Spalletti warns Juventus after late win in Vigo

Luciano Spalletti did not sound like a manager carried away by a comeback win. After Juventus' 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in Celta Vigo vs Juventus, he said the team were still too slow, too disjointed and too open at times, even if Randal Kolo Muani struck the 90'+2 winner off the bench.

Spalletti's message after the comeback

Juventus trailed when Hugo Álvarez scored after 18 minutes, then got back level through Nick Woltemade in the 58th minute. The result was rescued late, but Spalletti's public line was still about standards. "We were too slow in doing everything," he told Sky Sport Italia, in comments translated from Italian. He also added that "we had chances, so did Celta, but at times we were disorganised and left spaces where they could’ve hurt us. At the same time, I like that these lads are willing to take risks in order to go for the win, you need to take risks in modern football."

Kolo Muani's finish was his second Europa League goal in two appearances this season, and it kept Juventus perfect after two matches in the competition. But the manager's post-match tone made clear that the result and the performance were not the same thing.

Conceição's exit and Juventus' attacking options

The other flashpoint was Francisco Conceição, who was substituted in the 64th minute and went straight to the dressing room. Spalletti did not want the move turned into a public row. "It would be better if he were angry with himself, otherwise we can talk about it together," he said, again through Sky Sport Italia.

That leaves Juventus with a useful late-night positive and a clear warning. They found a way back and Kolo Muani finished the job, but Spalletti is already telling them the first-half level was not good enough.