Carnevali backs Spalletti after Juventus lose to Sassuolo

Juventus' first defeat of the season has the club preaching patience rather than panic.

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What happened. Juventus lost 3-2 at Sassuolo on Sunday, their first defeat of the 2026-27 campaign, with Juventus loanee Adzic scoring a 94th-minute winner after Edon Zhegrova had twice levelled. Executive Giovanni Carnevali said the club must learn from the mistakes made.

• Carnevali called the result negative but part of the club's growth path
• He praised the team's fighting spirit to win at all costs
• He insisted changing coaches is not in his nature

“Changing coaches is not in my nature; we must try to program and build”

— Giovanni Carnevali

Carnevali's backing means Spalletti keeps time to steady Juventus after a mixed opening four games.

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