Spalletti deflects question on Joao Mario handball after Fiorentina-Juve draw

Juventus drew at Fiorentina in Serie A, with Luciano Spalletti's side responding to goals from Pellegrino and Njie through Woltemade and Bremer, according to Corriere dello Sport. The report said Juventus missed the chance to capitalise on Como's slip at San Siro and remain five points from the Champions League places.

In the closing stages at the Franchi, the source reported a disputed incident in the Viola penalty area in which a Joao Mario handball was not punished. Asked about it by DAZN, Spalletti said: "I don't know, can I have the reserve question? I already saw it on the pitch, I don't need to see it again."

Spalletti also said his team too often "drown in a glass of water" and lose confidence after conceding early, adding that they reacted well but could not sustain their performance. On the defensive issues, he said that at times his players "decide to do nothing" and accept the situation, and that "the doubtful almost never bring home anything important, because they always have doubts."

On his attacking choices, Spalletti said the Woltemade-Kolo Muani pairing was dictated by opponents pressing high, with Woltemade asked to hold the ball up even though link play is his main quality. He said Kolo Muani is improving and can be used in different positions.