Juventus coach Thiago Motta is acknowledging that his team needs to improve in all areas as they prepare to face Udinese in their upcoming match. Despite being unbeaten in Serie A this season, Juventus is currently sitting in sixth place in the table, outside of a Champions League spot.
Motta emphasized the importance of a strong performance against Udinese and highlighted the need for collective improvement, not just defensively. The team has conceded ten goals in their last six games, and Motta believes they need to be more aggressive and compact on the field.
One player who may be rested for the upcoming match is Dusan Vlahovic, who has scored eight goals in 13 appearances this season. Motta mentioned that Vlahovic’s involvement in the game will be assessed before making a decision on his playing time.
In addition to Vlahovic, Motta provided updates on the availability of Douglas Luiz and Nico Gonzalez, stating that they are still unavailable. However, he mentioned that Teun Koopmeiners is improving and could potentially play a role in the upcoming match.
Motta stressed the importance of giving more on the field to secure the desired results and climb up the table. He acknowledged that the team was not at their best in their last game against Parma but believes they deserved more based on their performance statistics.
Looking ahead to the match against Udinese, Motta highlighted the opponent’s strengths at home, emphasizing the need for Juventus to perform at their best to compete effectively. He mentioned that Udinese has a solid home record, winning five out of six games, and playing good football.
Overall, Motta is focused on the team’s improvement and performance in the upcoming matches, with the goal of securing better results and climbing up the Serie A table. He emphasized the importance of collective effort and quality in both attacking and defending to achieve success in the league.
