Luciano Spalletti was reluctant to discuss a possible handball by Joao Mario after Juventus drew at the Franchi against Fiorentina, coached by Paolo Vanoli.
The incident came late in the match, inside the Fiorentina penalty area, and it was disputed enough to become the talking point of the afternoon. Asked about it after the game, Spalletti did not offer an opinion on whether the ball had struck the player’s hand.
Spalletti deflects
The Juventus coach said he had not watched the incident again and questioned why he was being asked about a reserve matter rather than the game itself. His answer left the debate unresolved, with no clear view from the bench on whether a penalty should have been considered.
The draw leaves Juventus still searching for the kind of control they wanted at the Franchi, and the late controversy in the box is likely to keep the spotlight on the officiating decisions in the closing minutes.
Source: www.corrieredellosport.it
