Motta: We have to win the match despite all the challenges

Thiago Motta, Juventus coach, spoke at the press conference he held today before the upcoming match against Torino in the 20th round of the Italian League, where he stressed the importance of winning the city derby after the harsh defeat in the Italian Super Cup semi-final.

Motta indicated that the match will be complicated, as is always the case in the derby, and he said: “It will be a special match and we are excited to go to the field. We want to win despite the draws and injuries that we experienced in the tournament.” The last period, but we are not looking for excuses.”

He added that the team will be ready despite the significant absences, indicating that the new captain of the team will be revealed in the absence of Manuel Locatelli.

Regarding his player Douglas Luiz, Motta confirmed that he is a high-level midfielder who can shine in the three positions in the middle, saying: “Douglas knows how to score and build attacks, but he needs To improve his defensive performance to better integrate into the team.” Motta explained that the team has many players who are developing to be future leaders, noting the importance of strengthening the leadership spirit within the team.

He also added that the team must improve its defense to avoid receiving Goals, and he said: “We concede goals because of our mistakes and also because of the strength of the opponents. We must improve performance and avoid mistakes that could cost us matches.” He stressed that the team spirit was always good, and he was confident in the players’ ability to raise their level in matches.