During the Serie A match between Milan and Juventus on Sunday, footage showed Luciano Spalletti encouraging his player, Lloyd Kelly, to adopt a more aggressive approach defensively, telling him, ‘You have to go!’
The match, held at San Siro, ended in a stalemate with both teams unable to score, showcasing a strong defensive performance.
In a video shared by DAZN, Spalletti was seen advising Kelly on the importance of being more assertive in his defensive role.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, observed before the Serie A match against AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images).
Spalletti emphasized that Kelly needed to be more closely positioned to his marker to minimize opportunities for the Bianconeri. “You play for 20 meters [far], but you have to go at five meters,” Spalletti advised. “[This way] I can play too.”
At 27, Kelly has established himself as a key player for Juventus this season, appearing in 42 matches across all competitions at the Allianz Stadium.
The Mister and Lloyd 😂 pic.twitter.com/RtpGvlEYXt