Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti spoke during the press conference ahead of the match against Hellas Verona about his team's situation in the latter part of the season, emphasizing that the mindset should be focused on the Champions League, not just securing fourth place in Serie A.

Spalletti began the conference with a heartfelt message to the Italian legend Alex Zanardi after his passing, saying: "I wanted to pay tribute to an extraordinary man for his value in life and sports. I was fortunate to know him, and the strength and determination he showed during his battles are incredible. A mindset with such strength remains an inspiration to everyone."

Regarding the team's situation before the final rounds, the Juventus coach clarified that the repeated talk about the "fourth place" gives the team a defensive mindset, adding: "Qualification is not achieved by numbers alone but by maintaining a consistent level. We are in good shape and know what we have gone through to get here. We must think about the Champions League, because focusing only on the fourth place makes you act like a team afraid of losing it, while thinking about the Champions League makes you act like a team that wants to prove itself."

Spalletti also addressed the refereeing controversy in Italy, noting that there is indeed some chaos, but he emphasized the need to allow referees to work calmly, away from constant pressure.

He also talked about the condition of the Turkish star Kenan Yildiz, confirming his readiness for the match, while describing Dusan Vlahovic's condition as good, noting that the player is working with focus and a positive spirit with the group.

In concluding his remarks, Spalletti commented on the current level of European football, citing the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. He emphasized that merely controlling the ball is no longer sufficient to secure victories, and that major teams decide their encounters through effectiveness and the ability to capitalize on crucial moments.