Motta insists Juventus can handle Vlahovic absence against AC Milan

However, Motta insists he can put a system in place to cover the Serbian striker's absence.

How do you see the team?

“Those who stayed behind have done very well. We did individual training and played a match with the Under 17s. Those who have returned are doing very well and we are determined to play a great match.”

Is there anyone who could look like Vlahovic?

“All my players have different characteristics, apart from the central attackers or midfielders. This is interesting because it gives us alternatives and different solutions. Tomorrow it will be the same. Dusan will not be part of the group, like Gleison, Nico, Arek, Douglas, Cabal and Adzic All others are available to start or jump in during the game and help the team.

“I don't know yet if he can return against Aston Villa, he certainly won't be there tomorrow. We hope to have him as soon as possible. I have confidence in my players, they know what we have to do. I think they will do it, both defensively and offensively. We all agree: it is an obligation and not an option.”

Will the direct collisions be decisive?

“I have no doubt that we will continue and always give a little more. I have no doubt that we will do it as we have done so far. Tomorrow is a wonderful match to play, everyone wants to be on the pitch The players who can be there will give everything, I'm sorry for those who are not there now due to injury. They are trying to recover as much as possible to get back into the group and into the team. Tomorrow we will go on the field to play our game.”

Are you worried about all these absences? About Nico Gonzalez and Douglas Luiz?

“They are taking the time they need to stay with the team. The medical staff and the players are doing their best to be available again. I am focused on tomorrow's match.”

Why aren't Fagioli and McKennie playing anymore?

“Because the others are doing much better, they are better and that's why they play. The others on the bench are also important. You play 95 minutes. When they came on, they helped the team. 90 or 15 minutes, everyone has to be decisive. Loca and Khéphren are fine, Fagio and Wes have to help. Or if they start, they have to make sure the team works in the right way.”

How will your attack style change?

“Injuries are part of the game. Now it is also Dusan's turn. We will play our game by attacking together and defending together. We must try to bring the game to our side and not where it suits Milan, who doing very well.” and we have a very well prepared coach. We will try to put into practice what suits us. Let's move forward and do things the right way.”

What do you think of Milan?

“They are a very strong team in transition. We have to pay a lot of attention to this, whether it is Leao, Morata, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic. At a collective level we have to understand the game situations, when we have to regroup and not leave spaces or leaving depth. As always, we don't play individual defense, then it happens during the game, but you always have to have the help of your teammate and the team in dealing with individuality.”

Can you tell us about Weah's growth?

“I like everything he does now. I really like that he scores goals. It is very important for them. He is a very interesting player because he offers so many alternatives. He is generous and responsible. He understands what it means team needs, the orders.” , which we give during the competition. We are happy that he is with us and that he should continue like this, both from the start and during the match.”

Did you expect this performance from Kalulu?

“The most important thing is that he always wanted to come. From day one he made himself available to the group. He is able to play many positions in the defense because he is available and generous. He is intelligent, available, generous , also a leader in his own way. He doesn't speak much, but he speaks in the right way, in the right tone when he does, trying to build, to help, we are very happy to have him in the group. .

“He must continue to work in the same way. He must not change anything, help the team. He is one of those in the team who, by playing a lot, manages to maintain the level during all matches, and that is not easy .” , physically and mentally, especially mentally, and it is not easy. That's why he plays in a very high-level team like Juventus.”

Were you close to Milan? Will the match be played on the wings?

“I have never been near Milan. The wings are very important, but we are also strong. We know their strength, but even at the heart of the game, dominance is important. They have players who are doing very well. Fofana, Reijnders, Loftus. A strong point that gives the team balance.