{
  "id": 15171633,
  "title": "Serena defends Juventus forward Woltemade: ‘He fits Spalletti’s game’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/serena-defends-juventus-forward-woltemade-he-fits-spallettis-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/serena-defends-juventus-forward-woltemade-100500350.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Juventus, Inter and Milan striker Aldo Serena has provided a nuanced endorsement of Nick Woltemade, stating that the German player fits Luciano Spalletti's playing style despite certain deficiencies. According to Serena, who spoke to Tuttosport following Woltemade's first goal for Juventus in their Europa League victory over Celta Vigo, Woltemade's lack of pace is offset by his ability to link play effectively and integrate well with Spalletti's tactics. Woltemade's efforts in the match included missing a close-range opportunity early in the first half before equalizing early in the second, with the decisive goal coming from Randal Kolo Muani in stoppage time. Serena emphasized that while Woltemade possesses excellent technique and combines well with teammates, he must improve his decision-making regarding when to retain possession and when to pass and support his teammates. He cited Teun Koopmeiners as an example of someone who failed to support Woltemade by not making runs to aid his teammate. Serena also expressed confidence in Nico González, who replaced Woltemade in the second half and came close to scoring, suggesting he could be a valuable asset in the team alongside Woltemade. Spalletti, according to Serena, may consider fielding both Woltemade and Kolo Muani together in the upcoming match against Lazio, potentially starting them in the lineup.",
  "summary": "Former Juventus, Inter and Milan striker Aldo Serena has offered a qualified defence of Nick Woltemade, saying the German suits Luciano Spalletti’s style despite his limitations.With quotes via Tutt...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Woltemade: ‘My best game for Juventus, I enjoy playing with Kolo Muani’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/woltemade-my-best-game-for-juventus-i-enjoy-playing-with-kolo-muani",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}