Juventus failed to qualify for the Champions League at the end of last season and has instead been forced to settle for a place in the Europa League. Missing out on Europe’s top competition has dealt a significant financial blow to the Bianconeri ahead of the new campaign.
Despite that disappointment, Juventus remain determined to make the most of their Europa League participation while ensuring they secure a return to the Champions League next season. The club are also expected to continue challenging for the Serie A title and other domestic honours, even with the added demands that come with competing on multiple fronts.
Juventus Planning Squad Rotation Strategy
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The Europa League schedule presents a unique challenge for clubs, with Thursday night fixtures in Europe followed by domestic league matches on Sundays. That demanding calendar often places considerable physical pressure on players throughout the course of the season.
According to [Tuttosport](https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2026/06/27-149500421/juve_a_b_e_n_il_patto_spalletti-carnevali_per_gestire_campionato_e_gioved_di_europa_league/3), Juventus are now planning to operate with two separate groups, described as an ‘A’ squad and a ‘B’ squad, in an effort to manage their campaign more effectively. The strategy would allow the club to rotate players between European fixtures, Serie A matches and domestic cup competitions.
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Focus On Squad Depth And Fitness
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Juventus are reportedly keen to avoid overworking key members of the squad, particularly as the risk of injuries and physical burnout increases during congested periods of the season. Managing player fitness is expected to become one of the club’s major priorities over the coming months.
With that objective in mind, Juventus are expected to strengthen its squad during the summer transfer window by adding greater quality and depth across several positions. The club believe a larger and more balanced squad will give them a stronger chance of competing successfully in every competition while carefully controlling the workload of important players, including Kenan Yildiz.
Juventus understand that maintaining consistency across league and European matches will be crucial if they are to achieve their objectives and return to the Champions League at the first attempt.