Spalletti Speaks Before Juventus' Season Opener at Frosinone
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti spoke to reporters ahead of his team's Serie A season opener against Frosinone.
During the press conference, Spalletti commented on player Alajbegovic, saying he creates a 'time shock' on the pitch.
This phrase suggests the player has the ability to quickly change the pace or outcome of a match.
Spalletti also used the expression 'the bell has rung', meaning the new season has officially begun.
He added that some people may not have realised this yet, hinting that the team needs to be fully ready.
Along with his comments, Spalletti confirmed the players who will start in the lineup for the Frosinone match.
This will be Juventus' debut in the new Serie A season.
Fans and journalists have been waiting to learn which players Spalletti will choose for this important first game.
The match against Frosinone marks the beginning of a new chapter for the club under Spalletti's management.
Details about where to watch the game were also shared alongside the news of the press conference.
As the season starts, all eyes will be on how Juventus performs in their opening fixture.
Vocabulary10 words
- coach
- the person who leads and trains a sports team
- opener
- the first game of a new season
- press conference
- a meeting where someone answers questions from reporters
- lineup
- the group of players chosen to start a match
- debut
- someone's or something's first appearance
- management
- the way a coach leads and controls a team
- pitch
- the field where football is played
- fixture
- a scheduled sports match
- pace
- the speed at which something happens
- hint
- to suggest something without saying it directly
Quiz
Answer key
1. Juventus' Serie A season opener against Frosinone 2. The new season has begun 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Juventus coach Luciano _____ spoke to reporters ahead of his team's Serie A season opener against Frosinone.
During the press _____, Spalletti commented on player Alajbegovic, saying he creates a 'time shock' on the pitch.
This phrase suggests the player has the ability to quickly change the _____ or outcome of a match.
Spalletti also used the expression 'the bell has _____', meaning the new season has officially begun.
He added that some people may not have _____ this yet.
Along with his comments, Spalletti confirmed the players who will start in the _____ for the Frosinone match.
This will be Juventus' _____ in the new Serie A season.
Fans and journalists have been waiting to learn which players Spalletti will _____ for this important first game.
The match against Frosinone marks the beginning of a new chapter under Spalletti's _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do coaches often speak to journalists before an important match?
- What do you think Spalletti meant by saying a player 'creates a time shock'?
- Why might a coach want to announce the starting lineup before a game?
- How important do you think the first match of a season is for a team's confidence?