Luciano Spalletti has hinted at possible tactical changes for Juventus after the international break. Speaking at his post-match press conference following the goalless Derby della Mole against Torino at the Allianz Stadium, the Juventus manager admitted he is considering new solutions to revitalise his team’s attack.
The draw left Juventus frustrated once again, struggling to create clear chances as Torino’s defence, led by the outstanding Paleari, shut them out completely. For Spalletti, improving the team’s attacking output is now a top priority. The lack of energy and imagination in the final third has been evident, and the coach recognises that a change in approach is urgently needed to spark life into a season that has yet to fully take off.
“I think we can play with two strikers, of course, that’s something we can try,” Spalletti explained. “Openda can play as a first or second striker, so it’s possible. We can also try two wide forwards and a central striker in a 4-3-3. We’ll analyse things properly and run some tests. I took Vlahovic off because he worked very hard to recover and was at risk after his recent problem. He gave his availability and we appreciated that.”
A Two-Striker System
According to Spalletti’s remarks, Juventus may soon experiment with a double centre-forward setup. IlBianconero report that the current 3-4-2-1 formation, which has been in use for several months, could give way to a 3-5-2 or a 3-4-1-2, both allowing for two players up front.
In a potential 3-5-2, either Vlahovic or David would naturally take on the role of the lead striker, while one of Yildiz or Openda could operate alongside as the supporting forward. Alternatively, in a 3-4-1-2, Juventus’ number 10 would be positioned as a pure playmaker behind the two attackers, likely with Openda acting as the secondary striker alongside either Vlahovic or David.
The 4-3-3 Option
Spalletti also left the door open for an eventual shift to a 4-3-3. Such a setup would provide Juventus with a fresh attacking identity driven by the dynamism of its wingers.
In this formation, the central striker role would be contested among Vlahovic, David, and Openda, while the wide areas would offer the most noticeable adjustments. On the left flank, Yildiz would likely occupy his preferred territory, similar to the role he had under Thiago Motta in the 4-2-3-1 system. Kostic, with his experience in that position, would be the natural alternative.
On the right, Conceicao stands out as an ideal candidate for a wide attacking role, while Zhegrova, who has recently seen more playing time, could emerge as a valuable asset to reignite Juventus’ attacking creativity if the team makes the switch to a 4-3-3.
