Luciano Spalletti outlined what he wants from Juventus on his birthday as they host Pisa in Serie A and explains why ‘the fans are our best barometer’ of form more than statistics.

Juventus matchdays have always been about more than ninety minutes of football. For decades, fans built rituals around the journey, the meet-ups, and the sense of belonging that comes from sharing a result with thousands of others. Yet the setting matters.

After the draw at the Olimpico against Roma, Juventus returns home to the Allianz Stadium, where they will host Pisa, a team currently in the relegation zone. Juve, who have not won in Serie