Juventus edge Frosinone but Spalletti slams Kolo Muani

Juventus opened with a win, but the real drama came after the whistle when Spalletti publicly challenged Kolo Muani.

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What happened. Juventus beat Frosinone 1-0 in their Serie A opener, but manager Luciano Spalletti publicly criticized Randal Kolo Muani's performance.

• Juventus had 20 attempts and 1.99 xG but scored only once.
• Kolo Muani played 90 minutes, managed 3 shots, 1 on target, 0.4 xG.
• Spalletti said Kolo Muani hasn't played for two years and must recover his level.

“Sometimes a player believes he is at an exceptional level but has in fact left something behind that needs to be recovered.”

— Luciano Spalletti

Spalletti's public challenge sets the tone for Kolo Muani's season as Juventus chase the title.

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JuventusFrosinoneR. Kolo MuaniLuciano Spalletti

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