Motta: It will be a fateful confrontation, and we must provide an integrated performance
Juventus is preparing for a decisive confrontation against Eindhoven in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, where the Italian team enters the match with the preference of 2/1 in the first leg that was held at Allianz Stadium Stadium, and before the expected confrontation, coach Thiago Motta held a press conference to talk about The team's preparations and the importance of the match.
Motta said: "The confrontation of tomorrow will be crucial, and we have to be ready to provide an integrated performance, in the first leg, we deserved to win with merit, but we realize that the qualification has not yet been decided, we want to cross the round of 16 in our style and our usual approach, and not by playing for a draw."
Motta revealed the absence of some players for medical reasons, as he said: "Douglas Louise will not be with us, and we are working to restore it as soon as possible, while Andrea Campyasu was trained separately as a precaution, but he will be ready for the match."
He talked about the approach that the team will follow against Eindhoven, stressing the need for a strong start, where he said: "We must enter the match with a high concentration and start pressing from the first minute, we have to maintain our balance and be ready for all scenarios, the match lasts 90 minutes or more, so it must be That we remain crucified to the end. ”
He added: "We achieved an important victory over Inter Milan in the league, and we have proven that we are a strong team that is able to compete, this match represents the most important moment in the season so far, and we must take advantage of it in the best possible way."
He touched on the performance of the player Mbangla, who scored a goal in the first leg, saying: "Mbangla was not satisfied with his performance despite scoring a goal, this is great, showing the mentality of the player who wants to develop constantly, he is in good condition, and very happy with his presence in the team."
Motta said: "The confrontation of tomorrow will be crucial, and we have to be ready to provide an integrated performance, in the first leg, we deserved to win with merit, but we realize that the qualification has not yet been decided, we want to cross the round of 16 in our style and our usual approach, and not by playing for a draw."
Motta revealed the absence of some players for medical reasons, as he said: "Douglas Louise will not be with us, and we are working to restore it as soon as possible, while Andrea Campyasu was trained separately as a precaution, but he will be ready for the match."
He talked about the approach that the team will follow against Eindhoven, stressing the need for a strong start, where he said: "We must enter the match with a high concentration and start pressing from the first minute, we have to maintain our balance and be ready for all scenarios, the match lasts 90 minutes or more, so it must be That we remain crucified to the end. ”
He added: "We achieved an important victory over Inter Milan in the league, and we have proven that we are a strong team that is able to compete, this match represents the most important moment in the season so far, and we must take advantage of it in the best possible way."
He touched on the performance of the player Mbangla, who scored a goal in the first leg, saying: "Mbangla was not satisfied with his performance despite scoring a goal, this is great, showing the mentality of the player who wants to develop constantly, he is in good condition, and very happy with his presence in the team."