The Croatian Igor Tiudor, the head coach of Juventus, confirmed that Portuguese Francisco Conceição has not yet reached full readiness before facing Atalanta, while emphasizing his confidence in his team and his great appreciation for his compatriot Ivan Juric, the coach of Atalanta.

Tiudor said: "We are not worried, I am confident and I believe the team is in good shape. Playing one match a week is different from playing three consecutive matches, and this requires precise decisions from the coach. It's sometimes difficult because you don't want to miss out on some players, but we have paid the price for that before, and we need to minimize mistakes."

Regarding Conceição's condition, he explained: "He suffered from some minor problems and played 70 minutes against Verona despite limited training and suffered some bruises. We will see his condition before the match."

He also talked about the situation of striker Dusan Vlahovic, saying: "I don't care much about numbers and statistics; we think, experiment, and make decisions. We have three strong strikers, and we choose based on the nature of the matches. The season is long, and there will be room for everyone. I am happy to have three outstanding players."

On facing his compatriot Juric, the Juventus coach said: "He is not my close friend, but he is a friend. He has values and a distinctive coaching style. He is a wonderful coach but has not been appreciated enough throughout his career. He has always presented exceptional things that did not receive attention, and now he is leading a team in the Champions League, which is evidence of everyone's recognition of his abilities. Tomorrow, two strong teams will meet, each with its strengths and weaknesses."

Tiudor also discussed Adzic: "He can play as a playmaker or as a central midfielder. I like what I see from him; he has a clear mentality and distinguished capabilities."

In conclusion, the Juventus coach commented on the statements of the head of the referees' committee Gianluca Rocchi regarding his protests in the Verona match, saying: "I will not comment on the matter; we turn the page and move forward."