Yesterday, Juventus enjoyed a day of rest after the disappointing 1-1 draw against Lecce. Today, Thiago Motta’s team will meet at Continassa to prepare for the match against Bologna. This will certainly not be a trivial challenge for the Juventus coach who will face his former team for the first time. The Bianconeri will have to evaluate the conditions of some injured players as Juventus hopes to recover some of Douglas Luiz, McKennie, Savona and Vlahovic.
Giuntoli is satisfied with Motta’s work, but is also thinking about the market.
Cristiano Giuntoli, present at the Gran Gala del Calcio 2024, spoke to Sky Sport, focusing on the Old Lady’s path in the championship: “The declared objective is to stay in the top 4, we have started a new course with many players new players, a new coach and a different way of thinking about football. Paradoxically we are also happy with how it is going, it is clear that the absences have penalized us significantly”. The Juventus football director also answered some questions about the next transfer market: “Antonio Silva? He is an interesting player like others. The market in January is strange, he doesn’t show his cards until the end. We will have to be careful and vigilant and strike at the right time.”
Koopmeiners awarded at the Gran Gala del Calcio.
Teun Koopmeiners commented on the draw against Lecce on the sidelines of the Gran Galà del Calcio to TMW: “Too many draws, but football moves on a fine line. In Lecce we drew in the last minutes, against Stuttgart we lost in the last minutes. We have to grow but we are on the right path, we have to improve to get the three points, we are Juventus and we have to do better, there is confidence.” The Dutch midfielder also spoke about his relationship with Thiago Motta: “From day one everything was a pleasure, even with the coach. I had a wonderful welcome, it’s a pleasure to work with them every day. As far as the position is concerned, I’m happy, I’m playing a lot but I want to do more.” In a moment of difficulty Juve will have to hold on to Koopmeiners who hasn’t yet settled into the black and white, but obviously the Old Lady’s ambitions pass and, very, from the Dutchman’s performances.