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January 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM

Thiago Motta: Juventus is Growing and Improving

Thiago Motta praises Juventus' growth and improvement after their 2-0 win over Milan, focusing on their effort and fewer mistakes.

Thiago Motta: Juventus is Growing and Improving

Thiago Motta, the head coach of Juventus, praised his team’s continuous development after their convincing 2-0 victory over Milan in Serie A. Motta emphasized the importance of this win as a demonstration of Juventus' improvement and resilience. He noted that the team’s performance showed a clear shift from previous matches where mistakes had hampered their results. The win not only avenged their loss to Milan in the Supercoppa but also handed Sérgio Conceição his first defeat as Milan’s manager.

Following the match, Motta reflected on the team’s overall improvement, stating, 'We’ve made great strides today. Winning such a match requires hard work, and I am proud of the way my players responded. We managed to minimize our mistakes and played with more precision.' He acknowledged that their earlier mistakes, such as the ones in the Atalanta match, had allowed opponents to gain too much confidence. 'Today, we showed more composure, made fewer errors, and it was a fantastic performance from the entire squad,' he added.

Motta also singled out Samuel Mbengola for his exceptional contribution, including a pivotal goal. 'Samuel has been crucial for us, always stepping up when needed, both in training and in matches. His consistency is vital for the team,' Motta stated. Mbengola’s performance highlighted the depth of Juventus’ squad, showing that players beyond the stars are ready to contribute.

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Looking forward, Motta emphasized Juventus' desire to continue pressing the attack, making it difficult for Milan to find their rhythm. 'We focused on keeping Milan’s goalkeeper under pressure and stopping them from playing their usual game. The players were relentless, and I’m thrilled with how things turned out,' Motta explained.

The manager also touched on the injury concerns surrounding Kanan Yildiz, explaining that the young player is currently dealing with a problem. 'He’s been struggling with an injury, and we’ll assess his condition over the next few days,' Motta concluded, leaving Juventus supporters hoping for a quick recovery.