Juventus head into the international break with a familiar feeling of missed opportunity. A 2-2 draw at Fiorentina on Sunday extended their inconsistency at a moment when three points felt essential. Twice the Bianconeri came from behind to level, with Bremer and Woltemade both on the scoresheet, but an inability to push for a winner left Spalletti's side sitting seventh in Serie A with 18 points from 11 games, outside the European places.

The result stings more given the momentum Juventus had built. Back-to-back wins over Napoli in the league and AZ Alkmaar in Europa League had restored confidence after a damaging defeat at Genoa, and the trip to Florence represented a chance to consolidate. Instead, the draw raises fresh doubts about whether the recovery is real or fragile.

The injury situation makes the picture harder still. Kalulu limped off at the Franchi with a muscle problem and subsequently skipped France duty to undergo tests in Turin, adding to a list that already includes Cambiaso, Yildiz, Thuram, Locatelli, Conceicao and others. The squad depth Spalletti needs to sustain a challenge across Serie A and Europe is being tested severely.

Off the pitch, reports linking Cambiaso with Manchester United add a layer of uncertainty, though his contract runs until 2029. When the break ends, Juventus host Venezia on 22 November with a point to prove about their European ambitions.