Motta’s Juve to the Champions League test: the coach could rest Yildiz

Today Juventus will face PSV Eindhoven in the first match of the new Champions League. Thiago Motta, in the press conference, appeared very motivated and eager to experience an important night. The Italian-Brazilian coach explained how the Dutch team will have to be faced: “The important thing is to have respect for all the opponents we have faced. We have to think about ourselves and what we have to do on the pitch. They are a team used to having a lot of possession. We have to recover the ball a lot and make the most of every opportunity. We have to make the opponent play a different game than the one they are used to”.

Locatelli’s emotion and desire for redemption.
Manuel Locatelli is one of the few players who has already played in the Champions League with Juventus. The Italian midfielder, however, spoke about the emotions experienced during European nights: “Last year we missed it a lot, it’s the most important competition. We’re excited and we can’t wait to get on the pitch. Hearing the music is special and the fans will give us a hand”. The Juventus number 5 also spoke about the difficulties he experienced last season: “It’s not a question of serenity. I know I had a difficult season last year and I won’t hide it, but I want to continue working and improving”. Locatelli is one of the most positive players at the start of this season and seems completely regenerated by the Thiago Motta “treatment”.

Motta finds Di Gregorio and Thuram again, but Yildiz could rest.
Thiago Motta approaches the match against PSV Eindhoven without any major doubts about the lineup. In fact, the Juventus coach will once again focus on the 4-2-3-1: Di Gregorio will return to the goal. In defense, on the right, Kalulu will be confirmed, with Gatti, Bremer and Cambiaso acting alongside him. Thuram will be back in midfield and Locatelli will be at his side. While Douglas Luiz will start from the bench. Behind Vlahovic, however, it will once again be Nico Gonzalez. The last two places in the attacking midfield will be played for between Mbangula, Koopmeiners, Yildiz and Weah. With the Turkish number 10 who could rest after a less than brilliant performance against Empoli. At home, the emotions of the Champions League will be relived, after a year of absence, and Thiago Motta will have to make the right choices to give a great night to all the people of the Old Lady.