Champions League eve for Juventusexpected tomorrow from the match on the field of Leipzigwith the Juventus coach Thiago Motta who in the press conference had the opportunity to present the themes of the match, also focusing on some individuals: “How did I see Vlahovic after the brace? He’s been fine since the first day of training camp. It’s clear that it’s important for all the attackers to score, but football is not just that. He puts in a lot of effort, always giving his all, in training and in matches. He must continue to work as he is doing. Now the focus is on tomorrow’s match and having a clear head to play his game, to be in tune with his teammates to face a good team.”
Is it possible to play tomorrow without forward reference?
“Dusan has the freedom to remove the reference to the opponent, we have never asked him to be static. This is why we always play as a team, being in tune, connected, understanding what to do to always help our teammate. Even when they are away from the pitch. Football is dynamic, we have to be a dynamic team, tomorrow we face a dynamic team. They all have freedom on the pitch.”
Who is more useful between Thuram and McKennie tomorrow?
“Why can’t they both play together? Khephren has great technical quality. Wes does the same. We’ll see tomorrow if they start, if one starts or if they take over. Whoever plays or who takes over, whether it’s 10 or 45, or 95, everyone can be decisive.”
About Conceicao?
“His moment always is and always will be. From the first day he arrived he brought a big smile, a great desire to train. He was very sorry the week he got hurt. He wants to recover, he wants to play, an advantage for the team. “Coach. Strong player. He can play on the right. He had an excellent training session today and we’ll see if he can play.”
Bologna will be on stage in the Champions League on Liverpool’s pitch.
“I hope Bologna wins, but I’m only focused on Juve. We have a good game to face to the fullest. We have to put in a good performance to get a positive result.”
Read Thiago Motta’s full press conference here