Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Spalletti praises Inzaghi, rests Gatti for Palermo friendly
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti confirms Federico Gatti will be rested against Palermo due to fatigue.
Luciano Spalletti
coach
Fixture
Juventus vs Palermo friendly in Perth
Gatti status
Rested due to fatigue, may play 20-30 mins
Goalkeeper
Perin to start in goal
Spalletti on Inzaghi
Will become a top coach
What happened. Spalletti previewed the Palermo friendly, confirming Gatti's rest and praising his team's second-half response against Inter.
- Juventus trailed Inter 2-0 before reacting well in the second half.
- Gatti has minor fatigue; Napoli are interested in the defender.
- Spalletti praised Palermo and coach Filippo Inzaghi as humble and motivated.
“Inzaghi will surely become a top coach. He was a champion as a player, and I know him well as a person too, he’s very humble.”
— Luciano Spalletti
Juventus continue pre-season with a friendly against Palermo in Perth, with Gatti's fitness monitored amid Napoli interest.
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