Kalulu: Juventus must focus on NEC, not the past

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu insists only tomorrow's Europa League opener matters after a rocky Serie A start.

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What happened. Pierre Kalulu spoke alongside head coach Luciano Spalletti before Juventus' first Europa League match of the 2026-27 season against NEC Nijmegen. He said the team is focused only on the next game after a 3-2 Serie A defeat to Sassuolo.

• Kalulu says players always want to play, whatever the day of the week.
• He backs Randal Kolo Muani to end his goalless run and help the team.
• The defender rejected the idea that the Europa League is an easier route to the Champions League.

“We can’t change what’s happened in the past. Our only desire is to play tomorrow.”

— Pierre Kalulu

Juventus host NEC Nijmegen on Thursday as they look to bounce back from the Sassuolo defeat.

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