epa11762941 Juventus coach Thiago Motta in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match Juventus FC vs Bologna FC on the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, 7 December 2024. EPA-EFE/Alessandro Di Marco
Juventus coach Thiago Motta insists Randal Kolo Muani and Dusan Vlahovic will begin collectively on the proper time and praises Cesc Fabregas as a gifted and ready coach.
Juventus go to Como on the Stadio Sinigaglia on Friday within the opening match of Serie A Spherical 24.
New Bianconeri signing Kolo Muani has had a outstanding influence on the Allianz Stadium, scoring three targets in his opening two appearances.
This, nonetheless, has pushed Juventus’ high scorer, Vlahovic, to the bench, so Motta was requested whether or not the pair might begin concurrently within the Bianconeri assault.
“We’re a workforce, and crucial factor is the collective. Steadiness is required, and the workforce should operate properly in each phases,” mentioned the Bianconeri boss.
“They’re top-level gamers, and when the time comes, after I assume it’s greatest for the workforce, they may play collectively; in any other case, one will begin, and the opposite will come on, or perhaps neither will play. The alternatives are at all times made in the most effective curiosity of the workforce.”
Motta on Kolo Muani-Vlahovic determination, new Juventus defenders and Barça affect
Vlahovic solely began one of many final three Juventus video games when Kolo Muani was unavailable within the Champions League in opposition to Benfica. However, Motta is pleased with the Serbian’s perspective.
“I’m very completely happy. However perspective and mindset are elementary and should set an instance,” he argued.
“That is essential for working as a bunch. Dusan’s perspective has at all times been impeccable to this point. He’s a participant who trains properly and accepts selections for the great of the workforce.”
Was it his determination to signal Kolo Muani?
“It was our determination; all of us agreed {that a} participant of his degree might, and nonetheless can, enhance and lift the workforce’s degree,” Motta replied.
“We’re delighted to have him within the squad.”
Juventus saved Andrea Cambiaso in January and signed three new defenders: Lloyd Kelly, Renato Veiga and Alberto Costa.
The latter has been unnoticed of Juventus’ Champions League checklist with solely three attainable adjustments.
“I defined the scenario to him; we’re all very completely happy together with his work,” mentioned Motta.
“I like him as a result of he got here in with nice starvation. He works laborious daily and has nice worth. When his alternative comes, he might be able to seize it.
“Technically, Renato Veiga and Kelly are very expert, they usually can play collectively and canopy a number of roles. No matter being left-footed, their traits will enormously assist the workforce,” Motta continued.
Tomorrow’s assembly with Como will see Motta reunite with one other product of the Barcelona academy, the Azzurri coach Fabregas.
“I spent a few years at Barcelona, a fantastic interval in an essential workforce with a robust philosophy of play and mindset. I consider the identical goes for Fabregas. Even when taking part in in opposition to huge groups, Como at all times transfer ahead. I’ve by no means seen them sit again, they usually have carried out very properly. Fabregas is proving to be a really ready and gifted coach.”
Through the press convention, Motta additionally spoke about Cambiaso’s attainable transfer to Manchester Metropolis, saying that the Italian by no means considered leaving the Bianconeri.
