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Luciano Spalletti’s arrival marks a decisive shift in philosophy for Juventus, replacing the individual-based approach of Igor Tudor with a clear, collective, and possession-oriented style. The new era will be defined by a focus on “field work” and a recognizable team identity, which is what is fairly unique about the Italian.
A Switch to the Back Four and Possession Control
The most immediate change will be the shift in formation. Spalletti’s tactical history favors a back four, a stark contrast to the three-man defense utilized by Tudor. The new system is likely to be a 4-3-3 or a variation of the 4-2-3-1, with the principles of play being more important than the…