The Juventus coach, Thiago Mottain his press conference to present the match against Milan, also spoke about some individuals: “Why are Fagioli and McKennie no longer playing? Because the others are doing much better, they are better and that’s why they play. Even the others on the bench are important. They play for 95 minutes. When they came on they helped the team for 90 or 15 minutes, everyone must be decisive. Bean And Wes they have to help. Or if they start they have to make the team work in the right way.”
What do you think of Milan?
“It’s a very strong team in transition. We have to pay close attention to this, be it Leao, Morata, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic. On a collective level we have to understand the game situations, when to regroup and not leave spaces or depth. As always. Not we do an individual defense, then it happens during the match, but you must always have the help of your teammate and the team in dealing with the individual.”
Can you tell us about Weah’s growth?
“I like everything he does at the moment. I really like that he scores goals. It’s very important for them. He’s a very interesting player, because he offers so many alternatives. He’s generous and responsible. He understands what the team needs, the deliveries, what we give during the match. We are happy that he is with us and he must continue like this both from the start and during the match.”
Did you expect this performance from Kalulu?
“The most important thing is that he always wanted to come. From day one he made himself available to the group. He is capable of covering many positions in defense, because he is available and generous. He is intelligent, available, generous, also a leader He speaks little, but he speaks in the right way, with the right tone when he does it, trying to build, help, we are very happy to have him in the group. He must continue to work in the same way the team. He is one of those in the team who manages to play a lot maintain the level during all the matches, and it is not easy, physically and mentally. Especially mentally, and this is why he plays in a top-level team like Juventus.”
Was he close to Milan? Will the match be played on the flanks?
“Never been close to Milan. The wings are very important, but we are also strong. We know their strength, but even in the heart of the game that dominance there is important. They have players who do it very well. Fofana, Reijnders, Loftus. Strong point that gives balance to the team. To be able to take the match where it suits us.”
Here is Thiago Motta’s full press conference