Juventus have reportedly decided to fine both Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic after the Bianconeri pair were seen arguing on the pitch during the team’s costly 2-0 defeat against Fiorentina in Serie A over the weekend.
The Old Lady were beaten 2-0 in their own backyard after goals from Cher Ndour and Rolando Mandragora against Fiorentina on Sunday, which has left the team in sixth place and two points shy of the top four heading into the final round of 2025-26 fixtures.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Players of Juventus FC face the fans after the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)
Juventus now need favours from multiple sides on the final day if they are to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
The disappointment during and after the Fiorentina match was clear for all to see. Supporters voiced their frustrations after the full-time whistle and the players themselves were clearly unhappy with the way things were going while the match was still being played.
At one stage, Vlahovic and Locatelli were seen exchanging frustrated words with each other, waving their arms about as they shouted at each other across the pitch.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after Lloyd Kelly (not pictured) scores his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
According to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport , Juventus have decided to take disciplinary action against both players in the form of a fine. This was a choice made ‘mutually’ by head coach Luciano Spalletti and the Bianconeri directors.
Reports elsewhere suggest that Vlahovic and Locatelli will be fined €40,000 each.
