‘Juventus hope Spalletti stays, no apology from Bastoni’ after controversial red card

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Pierre Kalulu of Juventus reacts as he walks off after being despatched off by Referee Federico La Penna (not pictured) for a second yellow card offence in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Pierre Kalulu hopes Luciano Spalletti stays at Juventus, and divulges he ‘has not spoken’ to Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni after that controversial purple card incident.

The Bianconeri are in motion with a showdown in opposition to Roma for fourth place on Sunday night, however are additionally taking to the sphere for the primary time since their Champions League play-off exit to Galatasaray.

“It is a vital week for us, and clearly Wednesday left us with a mixture of feelings,” stated Kalulu in his press convention.

Though they managed to neutralise the primary leg 5-2 defeat regardless of being right down to 10 males for the controversial Lloyd Kelly purple card, the Previous Girl finally capitulated in additional time.

“We’re each dissatisfied with the ultimate end result, however reflecting on the state of affairs, additionally really feel happy with what we confirmed on the pitch.”

Kalulu sees Juventus crossroads

Already out of the Coppa Italia, the one goal for Juventus now could be preventing to qualify for the Champions League with a high 4 Serie A end, so going head-to-head with Roma is a possible turning level for the entire season.

“We’re properly conscious this is a vital recreation for us, however we additionally know there might be one other 11 matches after this. Clearly, as a head-to-head conflict, the factors are value extra,” continued Kalulu.

“We consider in ourselves and if we do our responsibility, then it’s going to go properly.”

There may be actually extra confidence within the Juve camp after the second leg efficiency in opposition to Galatasaray, and the gamers appear to consider they’re heading in the right direction with Spalletti.

“Contracts are as much as the membership. All I can say is that we really feel good and have clear concepts, we like the best way we play, so we’d be very completely happy if he was to remain.”

That is Kalulu’s return to the sphere in Serie A, as he was suspended for the 2-0 defeat to Como, including insult to damage after everybody agreed he shouldn’t have been despatched off in opposition to Inter.

Even Bastoni publicly apologised for his simulation on that second yellow card, however did he apologise on to the participant?

“No, we’ve not spoken,” revealed Kalulu.

“If we had received even with my purple card, I might’ve been dissatisfied nonetheless, however with much less of a way of bitterness. The staff all the time comes first earlier than the person, and what actually hurts is that all of it occurred collectively.

“I hope that I’ll have success in future that helps me overlook this incident. I don’t count on something from Bastoni, it’s not like we talked a lot earlier than both, so the subsequent time might be in about six months, I count on.”

That incident has prompted IFAB to suggest a change to the VAR protocol, so it will probably intervene on a second yellow card.

“Any rule that may assist soccer normally is all the time welcome.”

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