Luciano Spalletti at Juventus: heart and head, the keys to success according to the coach

During an extraordinary press conference, Luciano Spalletti, coach of Juventus, answered questions asked by passionate young journalists. He explained how much fun football has given him since his childhood. “When I was a child, I managed to do my homework quickly so that I would have more time to play football. And when people asked me what gift I wanted, my answer was always a balloon,” he said.

Asked about the most difficult decision to make in a match, Spalletti said he was often faced with this type of situation. “I always consider players as adults to whom I speak with intelligence and heart. For me, these are the two elements that make the difference in any journey and in achieving any goal. »

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When it comes to managing a locker room made up of players speaking different languages, he admits to knowing little English. “But sometimes, to create complicity and touch a player’s heart, you just need to learn a phrase or compliment in their language. »

The technician also spoke about his beginnings as a coach with 14-year-old teenagers, with whom he got along very well. Finally, on the biggest lesson learned from a defeat, he insisted on the importance of learning from it. “A defeat is only such if it teaches you nothing. If you can react, think and look for solutions, this is proof that this experience has made you progress. Whether it's a victory or a defeat, it's the reactions and the journey that really matters. This is where the quality of the course lies. »

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