Motta: The derby has a special character, and men realize its importance

The technical director of the Italian club Juventus, Thiago Motta, made important statements before facing its rival, Torino, in the framework of the twelfth round of the Italian League championship.

He said Thiago Motta about the Torino match: “Tomorrow will be a special atmosphere for us and our fans. We will have to do our best to play a great derby match.”

He added: “The derby match has its A special character. The guys realize its importance. We must do our best to win this important match.”

He answered about the team’s condition after the French Lille match in the Champions League: “They are good.” Very physically, I saw the team in good condition and I have confidence in everyone, whether those who will participate as a starter or from the bench.”

Regarding the diversity of the team captain, he said: “Even wearing A player with the Juventus captaincy must have everything. The captaincy armband is an unusual thing, and that is why many players wore it this season because I saw in them the appropriate characteristics for that.”

He continued his talk about Douglas Luiz's condition: "I asked him to come with us to Lille because I wanted him to return to the group quickly, but he felt that he was not 100% ready, so I did not risk it."

He concluded his talk about Locatelli: “All the credit goes to him. He went through a difficult period, but he made the right reaction. He wants to play and compete with his teammates.”