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Spalletti ready to hand Juve teen Alajbegovic bigger role against AZ

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that teenage forward Kerim Alajbegovic is in line for increased playing time during Thursday night's Europa League trip to AZ. The 19-year-old Bosnian talent earned his manager's trust after opening his Serie A account in Sunday's 2-0 home triumph over Napoli.

AZ Alkmaar-Juventus: line-ups, where to watch on TV and online

How to watch the Europa League match between Alkmaar and Juventus, with kick-off time and team news

Thrilling start to Serie A season suggests Italian football is back

The Italian top-flight has fallen a long way since its heyday in the 1990s, but there are signs that it's on the rise again

How Juve dethroned Ajax to spark doping allegations

The Italian side bounced back from disaster to end Ajax’s European dominance, but questions would soon be raised about the legitimacy of the victory

Napoli's Landucci plays down panic after Juventus loss

Napoli assistant coach Marco Landucci has dismissed talk of a crisis after Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Juventus left the Partenopei sitting eighth in the Serie A table. Deputising for suspended boss Massimiliano Allegri on the touchline, the stand-in chief insisted his depleted squad are disappointed rather than worried right now.

Spalletti demands Juventus fan unity after crucial Napoli win

Luciano Spalletti has issued a rallying cry to the Juventus faithful, urging supporters to stand behind the team rather than turning the Allianz Stadium into a toxic environment. Despite securing a crucial 2-0 victory over rivals Napoli, the Bianconeri boss was quick to address the mounting tension between the stands and the pitch following recent poor results.