Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti returns to San Siro this weekend to take on his former side, Inter Milan, in a high-stakes Serie A clash.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, this could be a pivotal fixture for the Bianconeri, as they fight to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.

Formerly in charge of the Nerazzurri, Luciano Spalletti joined Juventus in October to replace Igor Tudor.

Despite only losing two league matches since arriving at the helm, the 66-year-old cannot afford to relax.

Indeed, the record-time Italian champions are sitting level on points with fifth-placed Roma.

Juventus Boss Luciano Spalletti to Face Ex-Club Inter Milan 

Luciano Spalletti
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 26: FC Internazionale coach Luciano Spalletti looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Empoli FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 26, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Spalletti coached Inter between 2017 and 2019, albeit without much success.

Furthermore, the club decided to part ways with the former Scudetto winner at the end of the 2018/19 season.

Seven years on, Spalletti returns to San Siro as the opposition, looking to solidify Juventus’ top-four pursuit.

Interestingly, he steered Inter to a fourth-place finish in his last season in charge.

That’s now his only objective, with Juventus already miles away from the table’s summit.