Juventus are managing a difficult period shaped by injuries, squad uncertainty, and a coaching staff working to find its best combinations before the Serie A restart. The most pressing concern remains the goalkeeping situation: Kamil Grabara's serious knee ligament injury forced the club to act, and Norberto Neto has returned to Turin on a deal until June 2027, ending his time as a free agent to serve as Michele Vicario's backup. It is a pragmatic fix, though Neto's own words about his first spell at the club serve as a reminder that his relationship with Juventus was not always straightforward.

Out on the pitch, the international break brought mixed news. Francisco Conceiçao picked up a muscular injury during Portugal's Nations League fixture and has not returned to training, adding to Spalletti's selection headaches. Meanwhile, a friendly defeat to Cremonese highlighted the squad's current state, with Andrea Cambiaso deployed as a deep-lying midfielder in an experimental move and young loanee Adin Licina forced off through injury before half-time.

In midfield, Teun Koopmeiners remains a problem, stuck at the bottom of the pecking order despite scoring for the Netherlands during the break. Pape Sarr, by contrast, has climbed the ranks and could start alongside Douglas Luiz at Cagliari on October 11. Seventh in Serie A with ten points from five games, Juventus need a strong return to competitive action.