Which Juventus players reported for first day of pre-season under Spalletti
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Juventus players returned for the first day of pre-season training under new head coach Luciano Spalletti, with a report on which squad members were present.
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Attributed to original sourceThe Juventus squad are in for their first full day of pre-season training on Monday, and reports indicate that Luciano Spalletti has a squad of 28 players available to him, made up of 22 first-team players and six who have been called up from the Next Gen squad.
The Bianconeri are getting their pre-season preparations underway on Monday, but do not yet have their full squad of players available, as six first-team stars are still on holiday after their involvement at the 2026 World Cup.
Those players who were called up to the tournament in the USA are: Bremer (Brazil), Teun Koopmeiners (Netherlands), Weston McKennie (USA), Francisco Conceicao (Portugal), Jonathan David (Canada) and Kenan Yildiz (Turkey).
This leaves Juventus with 22 first-team players available for the first day of pre-season training on Monday.
That list includes a range of players and situations, from those who are expected to be part of the first-team group in 2026-27 such as Pierre Kalulu, Manuel Locatelli, and new signing Jeff Ekhator, to those whose futures with the Bianconeri remain in doubt, including Michele Di Gregorio, Lois Openda and Edon Zhegrova.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Lois Openda of Juventus looks dejected following the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Lecce at on January 03, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) There is also a list of players that Juventus are expected to shift this summer, whether that be on loan or on permanent transfers, such as Arthur Melo, Douglas Luiz and Daniele Rugani.
The six players that have been called up from the Juventus Next Gen squad, according to Tuttosport , are Pedro Felipe, Javier Gil Puche, Shane van Aarle, Augusto Owusu, Arman Durmisi and Justin Odoavwoduo.
Juventus squad on first day of pre-season TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 19: Khephren Thuram of Juventus celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Allianz Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Goalkeepers: Di Gregorio, Perin, Pinsoglio
Defenders: J.Cabal, Cambiaso, Gatti, Kalulu, Kelly, Rugani, J.Mario, Rouhi, P.Felipe, Gil Puche, van Aarle.
Midfielders: Locatelli, Miretti, Thuram, D.Luiz, Arthur, Owusu.
Forwards: Ekhator, Boga, Milik, Openda, Zhegrova, Owusu, Oboavwoduo, Durmisi.
Still on holiday: Bremer, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Conceicao, David, Yildiz.
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What happened
Juventus began their pre-season preparations under newly appointed manager Luciano Spalletti. The article details which players reported to the training ground on the opening day, providing early indications of squad availability and potential plans for the upcoming campaign. Pre-season reporting often signals who is in the manager's plans and which players may be surplus to requirements.
Chance analysis
Pre-season squad reporting is a key indicator of managerial intent. Under a new coach like Spalletti, attendance lists reveal early favorites and potential outcasts. This carries moderate market relevance for prediction systems as it begins shaping expectations for Juventus's tactical setup and squad depth heading into the new season.
Early indication of Juventus squad composition and Spalletti's preferred group heading into the new season, with potential outcasts becoming more visible.
Track which Juventus players are present at pre-season under Spalletti to gauge squad availability, potential departures, and early tactical preferences for the upcoming Serie A season.