24.02.2026 19:52
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti spoke at a press conference ahead of the return match against Galatasaray. Spalletti mentioned young player Kenan Yıldız as a leader, saying, "He came to me close to the end of the training and said, 'Coach, I'm ready, I want to play.' This shows his determination. Kenan is a very determined and strong player."
Juventus Head Coach Luciano Spalletti made statements at a press conference before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff match against Galatasaray.
''A LEADER PLAYER''
Speaking about Kenan Yıldız being a leader player, the Italian coach said, "For us, Kenan is a leader player despite being very young. He can carry out this leadership in a very calm and composed manner. There are moments when he makes difficult situations easier for us. We see that he possesses leadership qualities. To continue with his character, as you know, he wanted to stay at our club. It shows how committed he is to Juventus. He wants to be on the field in this tough match."
"KENAN SAID HE WANTED TO PLAY"
Spalletti, who announced that Kenan Yıldız, who has overcome his injury, asked for a jersey, said, "Kenan came to me close to the end of the training and said, 'Coach, I am ready, I want to play.' This shows his determination. Kenan is a very determined and strong player."