Juventus coach Spalletti admits he got timing wrong on David and Openda substitutions

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti admits he introduced David Openda and Jonathan David ‘late’ in a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Juventus coach Spalletti admits Openda and David should have played longer in a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi on Saturday.

The two summer signings spent most of the game on the bench and were only introduced at minute 88, replacing Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz.

Spalletti makes David admission after Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Luciano Spalletti manager of Juventus FC looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

A reporter asked Spalletti during his post-match press conference why the Canada and the Belgium international didn’t get more playing time and the Juve boss replied: “It’s true, I introduced them late. You are right. It’s true.”

Both David and Openda joined Juventus in the summer transfer window, but have been failing to match expectations so far this season.

Just one goal for David and Openda at Juventus

TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Guillermo Maripan and Ardian Ismajli of Torino FC competes for the ball with Jonathan Christian David of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Torino FC at on November 08, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

The ex-Lille forward has only scored a goal and provided one assists in 15 appearances across all competitions, while Openda hasn’t yet found the net with the Bianconeri in 2025-26.

Juventus’ next game is away at Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on November 25.

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