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Week 4 Serie A hot takes: Juventus' Luciano Spalletti in trouble; Franco Mastantuono to win MVP?

Juventus Faces Crisis as Mastantuono Shines and Lazio Continues to Impress

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Summary

Another Serie A weekend has wrapped up with notable performances and surprising outcomes.

Napoli secured their second win of the season, triumphing 1-0 against Bologna. Meanwhile, Franco Mastantuono led Fiorentina to their first victory of the 2026-2027 season against Venezia, following the appointment of Paolo Vanoli as head coach after the departure of Fabio Grosso.

Juventus emerged as the weekend's biggest disappointment, suffering a 3-2 defeat away against Sassuolo in a thrilling match. Despite Edon Zhegrova scoring his first goal for the Bianconeri and taking the lead, Juventus faltered late, allowing former player Vasilije Adzic to score the decisive goal for Sassuolo. Coach Luciano Spalletti now faces mounting pressure, with CEO Giovanni Carnevali publicly backing him but fans growing increasingly restless.

Franco Mastantuono made headlines by becoming the youngest Argentinian to score a hat trick in the top five European leagues, breaking Lionel Messi's record. His standout performance, alongside contributions from Mateo Pellegrino and new signing Beto, showcased why Fiorentina sought a managerial change.

Lazio continued their strong start to the season with a solid performance against AC Milan. The home side initially led with goals from Matteo Cancelleri and Tijjani Noslin, despite a comeback attempt from Milan featuring Christian Pulisic and Diego Moreira, who scored a brace. Rino Gattuso's squad has proven they deserve attention, defying expectations set after the summer transfer window.

As the Serie A season progresses, all eyes remain on the evolving narratives surrounding these clubs.

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