Igor Tudor insists that he is not interested in “useful calculations”, because Juventus' struggle for a Champions League place intensifies.
With seven games left in the Serie A, it promises to be an intriguing battle to appear in Europe Primeier Club competition next season, with only six points that Bologna and AC Milan separate in fourth place in the ninth.
Juventus occupies fifth place, which can prove to be sufficient, depending on the UEFA ranking of Italy, prior to welcome Lecce in the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Nevertheless, Tudor says that the tight scenario will not influence the approach of his players of their remaining matches.
“For me it doesn't change,” he told reporters during his press conference before the competition. “For those who make calculations, journalists and fans, it's just good that they enjoy it. It is fascinating.
“[Saturday] Is another struggle. We try to do the right things from a tactical point of view, and then you concentrate on the next training session.
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“There is no other way to do it. These are useless calculations that don't give you anything, they only detract.”
After replacing Thiago-Motta last month, Tudor registered four points of his opening two games that are in charge, Genoa defeated 1-0 and signed 1-1 with Roma.
The Bianceri head coach is impressed by the reaction of his players and he does not focus on what might have been if he had taken over before.
“I didn't ask myself anything, I am not looking at the past,” Tudor said.
“Counting the past and the future for little. I am happy because I found guys with the desire to do and improve it well. This was my happiness.
“Their answer surprised me positively. They are those who make the difference. We coaches are important, but their reaction is the key.”