Juve owner believes Spalletti can win Scudetto
Juventus owner John Elkann believes that Luciano Spalletti's current crop of players have what it takes to end the club's wait for the Serie A title.
Elkann gave a speech during the team's Christmas meal ahead of this weekend's trip to Pisa, with Juventus knowing a win could push it into the top four.
The Bianconeri put together three consecutive wins in all competitions before Christmas, with its most recent triumph coming in a hard-fought 2-1 away win against high-flying Roma.
It was a result that kept Juventus fifth on the table, just four points adrift of leader Inter Milan, as it aims to lift a first Serie A crown since 2019-2020.
"It's nice to be here together, all part of a big family," Elkann said, according to Italian media reports.
"We are here in our museum that celebrates Juventus' history. It's important for you to know it, because you are now part of it.
"You are becoming an increasingly strong group and team, and you are all crucial in helping Juventus win again.
"Victory is the expression of what you do every day, and for this I want to thank the staff, the team, the captain, the coach, all the directors and your families who are here."
Since Spalletti replaced Igor Tudor at the end of October, Juventus has averaged two points per game in Serie A, compared to 1.5 under its former boss.
"Enjoyment? I'm afraid I've never really felt it. I think I might have some kind of problem," Spalletti said when asked if he was pleased to see Juventus going down the right path.
"For me, enjoyment is seeing the players like they were in the dressing room, hugging each other, happy and smiling.
"My happiness always comes as a reflection of the people around me. That's what makes me feel good.
"There are things we absolutely need to improve because they are within reach, and yet we can't find continuity.
"We have to get used to this constant change in the flow of the game. Roma always bring someone within a two-meter radius of you. We have to get used to this local battle."
Juventus will be confident of maintaining its good league form against a Pisa side which sits 19th on the Serie A table without a win in its pasr five matches.
