Motta: We are on the right path despite the exclusion

Juventus coach Thiago Motta appeared in important press statements before confronting Cagliari in the 26th round of the Italian League.

Motta said about the exclusion of the Champions League: "The disappointment is great and real, we were aspiring to reach the round of 16, but we were not good enough, and Eindhoven deserved to qualify, we must overcome the matter and focus on the future, we have a crowd week with matches and we will do our best to achieve positive results ".

On the Cagliari confrontation, he said: "The best thing after disappointment is to return quickly to the field. We are waiting for a very difficult match. We know our opponent well and realize the strength of the atmosphere there, we must perform a great performance to win."

He added: "Today we have the last training session, which will determine the readiness of some of the players who have doubts about their participation, but what is certain is that the squad that will play the match will be in its full focus and will provide everything it has."

The coach confirmed that the team will miss the services of some of the main players, as he said: "Bremer, Kabal, Renato Vega, and Kallo will not be available to the Cagliari match, we must deal with these absences in the best possible way."

In response to criticism about some of his technical decisions in the last game, Thiago Mota explained: "I consider my decisions constantly, I do not need a loss to think about what can be improved, every decision I take is to achieve the best possible result at that moment, and I respect all opinions, but I am confident We are walking in the right direction. "

On Keenan Yildiz's stay on the bench in the last two games, Mota replied, "Every decision made based on what serves the team at the present moment, I trust all players and I will choose the squad that helps us win."

As for the possibility of Dosan Flisovic essentially against Cagliari, he said: "Every player has an opportunity to start the match, and Lahovic is not an exception, you have seen before that he is able to play next to Colo Manani, and every option that is taken is with the aim of achieving the maximum performance of the team."

At the end of his speech, Mouta stressed the importance of restoring confidence and combat spirit in the upcoming matches, saying: "I spoke with the players and they are completely aware of what to do, we have a smart team and is able to respond quickly, and we will work hard in training today to prepare in the best possible way for tomorrow's match ".