27 September 2024
Coach Thiago Motta discusses Juventus’ upcoming Serie A fixture against Genoa during his pre-match press conference.
The potential perils of the match
“Every match poses different challenges in Serie A. Tomorrow we will face an organised team and we will have to be good at playing the game in a way that suits us, without letting ourselves be influenced by their style of play; we have worked on various aspects, shots from outside the box are just one of those details, but for us it is fundamental to be able to commit more players in the final third in order to create chances and score goals.
The possibility of a match behind closed doors
“To play without fans would be a shame. Football is a spectacle that has to be experienced in the stands, and it's a pity for everyone, from the players to the fans. But we have to concentrate on our job on the pitch, even though we'll face a Genoa side that I'm sure will give their all.
Team management and improvement
“You are always improving, both in the management of individual players and of the team as a whole. Every situation is unique, and with time and continuous work you develop the necessary insights to make the best decisions; the phases, both attacking and defensive, require teamwork. We've already made important progress, especially in the last game against Napoli, where we were good at controlling possession against a top team.
Carlo Pinsoglio and Samuel Mbangula
“They are two different contract renewals: Mbangula is a young player who is contributing a lot and he has to continue to do so because he is at the beginning of his career. Pinsoglio was a surprise: he is a strong goalkeeper and helps the group, he is a great role model.
Federico Gatti's fitness and tomorrow’s team...
“Federico is very well, and I’d also like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on the birth of his daughter, a beautiful moment for him. He's also showing great enthusiasm on the pitch. I have faith in the impact of the training sessions and I have seen good things from everyone, even those who have played less. I have already decided who will start tomorrow: [Mattia] Perin, [Jonas] Rouhi, Danilo, [Gleison] Bremer, [Pierre] Kalulu; [Nicolo] Fagioli, [Weston] McKennie; [Kenan] Yildiz, [Teun] Koopmeiners, Nico [Gonzalez]; [Dusan] Vlahovic.”
