🎙️ Motta: "The best thing is returning to the pitch after the disappointment against PSV. It will be a tough match in Cagliari; we are aware of the difficulties ahead. We need to put in a strong performance to continue our journey in the league."
🎙️ Motta: "Wojciech is performing very well as a full-back: he knows how to be aggressive, defend, and win duels. He can still improve, but he always attacks his opponent. Moreover, he provides great support for us in the offensive phase, and I'm happy with what he brings in this position."
🎙️ Motta: "My communication and the players' communication is the same: we criticize ourselves every day, both as individuals and as a team. The disappointment is great because we believed we would reach the Round of 16 in the Champions League, but on the pitch, PSV performed better than us. Now we have to start anew, focusing on tomorrow's match and then next week."
🎙️ Motta: "We won't have Vega, Kalulu, as well as Bremer, Kabal, and Milik available. I have no doubt that the players will give their all tomorrow. The most important thing is to show our desire to come back and deliver a strong performance. That's what we need to focus on."
🎙️ Motta: "Our goal is to better understand the right solutions during the match to put our opponent in difficulty and exploit opportunities to win. There are many variables in football, so I don’t only focus on data and numbers. Each match gives us indicators on what we need to improve."
🎙️ Motta: "In recent weeks, we've become more inclined to play vertically, yes. We must choose the right moments in the game to use long balls; it’s not a solution to be used in all situations. If the opponent defends deep, for instance, we need to progress the ball and search for other solutions."
🎙️ Motta: "Alberto Costa has been performing well in training since he arrived: he is attentive, learns quickly, and has excellent physical capabilities. If he continues to work like this, he will shine when his opportunity comes. He's happy to be at Juventus, but he wants to prove his worth, and I’m pleased to have him on the team."
🎙️ Motta: "Conceição has gained experience at Ajax and Porto. He has many attributes; he knows when to dribble, when to pass to a teammate, or when to shoot at goal. We talk about this with him a lot: sometimes he needs to be closer to the goal to try to score, and other times he needs to be more open."
🎙️ Motta: "I always critique myself; I don't need a loss to reflect on my choices. I accept everyone's opinions, but I continue on my path because I am convinced it's the right one to follow."
🎙️ Motta: "If you look at other teams, you will find many injuries—especially in defense: it's a critical area; just look at Manchester City and Real Madrid, for example. I don’t think the many injuries in defense are just bad luck."
🎙️ Motta: "The choices regarding Yıldız are always related to the team's best interests: if he plays less, it's because someone else deserved to be on the pitch more than him at that moment. For tomorrow's match, those in the best shape will participate."
🎙️ Motta: "There is a chance for Vlahović to play as a starter, just like everyone else. He can play alongside Kolo Muani, of course, when the opportunity is right and when it’s the best option for the team."
🎙️ Motta: "The group has understood the direction we need to take. Against PSV, we gave our all at that moment amidst all the changes happening in football. The boys know what we want to achieve: they are smart, and sometimes the opponent is strong. We talk every day, we challenge each other, and we always focus on our goals."
Feb 23 2025
