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20:07 – Thiago Motta commented on Juventus’ 0-0 draw with Napoli at the Allianz Stadium on the fifth day of the Champions League. TUTTOmercatoWEB.com brings you the Juventus coach’s press conference live.
20:33 – Thiago Motta takes his seat in the press room at the Allianz Stadium: the press conference begins.
A judgment on the match…
“I have to look at the game again, in my opinion today we did better than the game against Roma. Inside the box, today it was difficult, against a team that defends well with defenders who are strong in the box. It’s a good performance and I don’t like to make comparisons. We had a good performance, but not enough to win.”
Was the area empty at times?
“It’s not a question of filling it but of attacking it at the right time. Today, however, we faced a team that knows how to defend the penalty area well. When a team closes up, it’s not easy to score. Today we didn’t make much use of outside shots”.
Why Weah and not Nico in attack?
“Nico was doing well as a winger. I like it when he comes back and attacks. Tim had more depth and played a good game like Dusan. They are there to help the team.”
Was he not satisfied with Vlahovic?
“Yes, I was satisfied. Today I raised my tone, because the stadium was full and they couldn’t hear me. I never scolded Dusan. The only 6 touches? It’s not just his job, but the others have to feed him too.”
A judgement on Savona?
“What can I say? He’s a strong player. I’m just watching his training. He earns his chance to play these games every day.”
Can Juve and Napoli fight for the Scudetto?
“I have no idea. It was a balanced match, but we did better than Napoli. That’s for sure. Now we have to be ready for the challenge against Genoa.”
A judgment on Locatelli?
“Great match. Great in all training sessions, that’s why he plays matches of this level.”
For you, was Olivera’s move a play?
“For me, yes. It was obvious to everyone. I protested and he gave me a yellow. He could have avoided it as he did on a few occasions before, but he is a great referee.”
20:36 – Thiago Motta’s press conference now ends