On Sunday evening, Juventus dropped factors for the primary time this season as they settled for a goalless draw towards Roma.
The 2 sides had few possibilities between them, although the Bianconeri had the higher hand within the second half following the introduction of a few of their new signings.
After the match, Thiago Motta admitted the draw was the precise consequence contemplating the motion on the pitch.
“Right this moment, we confronted a powerful staff, it was a balanced match, we dropped again within the first half,” mentioned the 42-year-old in his post-match press convention through IlBianconero.
“Within the second interval, we have been a bit of higher, we dominated the sector. We have been in a position to play within the opponent’s half. All in all, it’s a good consequence.
“It was a really balanced match, we didn’t concede and now we have another level. We’re interested by recovering who now we have to get well, coaching who now we have to coach, the others will go to the nationwide staff. In 10 days, we’ll be again to organize for Empoli.”
Motta reiterated his satisfaction with the standard of the gamers at his disposal.
“I’m very happy with the group, with the dedication and angle proven until now. We now have extraordinarily proficient gamers who respect the group lots, they attempt to put their most potential on the service of the staff.
“We have to enhance our precision within the offensive part, however right now, our opponents knew methods to defend themselves and never give us house.
“A number of constructive issues, accomplished effectively, I’m very proud of the staff and the gamers.”
The Juventus coach insisted Douglas Luiz did effectively in his second-half cameo, insisting he makes his choice additionally based mostly on the gamers’ bodily circumstances.
“Douglas performed a high-level recreation. He performed half-hour or so. Those that began the sport additionally did effectively.
“We now have a bunch of proficient gamers, now we have to assume recreation by recreation and I’ve to grasp who is able to begin and who is able to come on. We now have to be aggressive from the primary to the final minute.
“Those that play 60 minutes must be decisive, and the identical goes for individuals who play half-hour. Douglas did very effectively.
Motta was requested if he’ll have to decide on between Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz for the attacking midfielder function, however famous that he has a bunch of gamers able to taking part in on this place.
“Each have the flexibility to play there. Cambiaso additionally did effectively when he performed in that place. Douglas has already accomplished it, Weston can do it too, Fagio too.
“Let’s see wherein place the brand new gamers will help the staff.”
Lastly, the previous Bologna coach insisted Nico Gonzalez didn’t play as a false 9 after changing Dusan Vlahovic, however fairly as a real striker.
“Nico didn’t are available in as a false 9, he got here in as a striker. I additionally keep in mind a ball on the left facet from Andrea, if it had been extra exact, he would have headed it.
“We now have a variety of gamers with completely different traits, who can cowl a number of roles. Nico got here in as a pure 9, he’s a powerful participant along with his head.”
