Juve meet Venezia after their Champions League victory over Manchester City, which Motta was happy about.
How is the team doing after the win over City?
“They are doing well physically and mentally. Obviously the win helps, but the group is focused on the next one.”
Could there be a test of maturity tomorrow?
“Our approach is always the same. We always have the same respect for our opponents and with the idea of taking the field and giving the best of ourselves with humility and seriousness. We have to play a great match.”
How are Cambiaso and Nico doing?
“Bremer, Cabal, Milik and Rouhi, who have a non-serious muscle injury, will not be available. Cambiaso has not recovered yet. Nico is back in the group, he is very happy because he has worked so hard to make himself available .I hope to give him a few minutes.”
What do you think of the new Champions League? About Vlahovic's performance against City?
“I have often said the format of the Champions League: a new experience for everyone, a different way to approach it. You can see it in the rankings, many may not have expected to be there, be ready. ” Adapt to play the matches at your best, without making too many calculations, match after match, and try to get the result on our side, especially in the second half we made Some mistakes we let things happen that should not happen In the second half the team did better, I am especially happy for him, for the performance he continues to work well because he has always done it. Another chance to play a great match tomorrow.”
In Venice?
“They are a team that always tries to play well. They have caused many teams problems with their play. They play well and have a very experienced coach, he has been with the teams that played well for years. We are always determined to to play our game with determination and respect, and to put into practice what was there to do. Tomorrow we must be determined to play our game.”
Tomorrow Hugeux will be on the couch. Can you tell us about him?
“The daily comparison has always existed since the first day, near my house. A person I trust 1000%, a person who is not only a top in football. I am happy to be together, also thanks to him for the work done so far has been good. He works hard, with great knowledge, humanly speaking he is top.”
How much awareness is there after Wednesday?
“It was a good match with a deserved victory, but it is in the past. Now we erase it, put it behind us, improve and immediately think of Venezia. Like all teams in Serie A, Venezia will certainly fight and fight.” We have to play very carefully and stay together on the field, play in all phases of the game, do it together, to have a greater chance of causing difficulties for the opponent.”
Koopmeiners is a fundamental player?
“For us he is fundamental to everything because he knows how to do everything and the way he does it. I like to see a lot of things in a player, I like to see his body language and body language. If you pay attention to Koopmeiners, on the field he is fantastic. He is a number 10. If you see his mental approach in difficulties, he is a number 10.
“If you look at the actions he does in the difficulty mode, he still does it in a fantastic way and there are no complaints. He is moving forward, doing what he has to do and I can't get over what a great player he is . Because I have seen him over the years, so when I say it is difficult to take such a player off the field, it is for many reasons, for many reasons that in the end he stays on the field and our team is huge. helps.”
How much will the team miss him?
“We will see tomorrow whether he takes it off or not, because it will be the first time that I will not be there. I think and hope that it will have little impact. I also hope that it can increase attention.” We're talking about great players, guys who know what to do. From above you see a different game, on the field you don't see certain things, you see the emotion better from the field, you You can understand the spirit and emotion of the team, but above you can see it There are still many more things you see differently on the field. I trust my players 200%. Tomorrow they know what we need, to start the game with rhythm and intensity, to get them into trouble and put the game on our side.”
Will Di Gregorio play?
“Let's see, Di Gregorio is a great goalkeeper. We have three great goalkeepers, him, Carlo and Mattia. I'm happy to have them. They raise the level, they know they always have the chance to play. is good for them and the team.”
Are you going to rotate?
“Before the rotations were not good, now they are good. We will see. The most important thing is that those who start will do their best, those who enter during the game will raise the level, many players will come back. It is important, great, we are happy. They have to maintain the level and even increase it. The fatigue is coming, those who come in have to help the team.”
Is there a player who can adapt to playing as a defender?
“Weah, McKennie and Locatelli can do it. They are great players who can play other roles and fulfill them very well.”
At McKennie?
“He can play as a starter. I am fortunate to have players with different qualities who can give a lot. Weston came in very well and helped the team when they needed it. In front of goal he has physical and athletic qualities that he certainly can use.” needs to improve because of his level, he needs to go into the penalty area. He scored a beautiful goal, not only because of the finishing, but also because of how the team did it before, coming to the ball from the back, with quality and intensity. move into the opponent's territory. He was there, he gets there, he has this physique to be able to come clear to the area and finish the action.”
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