This Wednesday evening at 9 p.m., Juventus faces Manchester City for the 6th day of the Champions League. Thiago Motta and Kenan Yildiz spoke this Tuesday afternoon before this immense shock against the reigning English champion.
What is your opinion before this match?
“It will be a big match. We are obviously looking forward to matches like this. We have prepared for all the matches, obviously we do not want to encounter the same difficulties. We have prepared well for this match. We so obviously hope that the result tomorrow will be positive. It will be a big match for me. I want to do my best for the team and I hope everything goes well.
A word about your start to the season?
“My expectations are different. It’s a great season, but I can always improve. I always hope to continue like this. Certainly, because scoring increases self-confidence. I hope to score again and I want to thank the coach. He’s a great coach. I’m grateful to have a coach like him. I play where the coach puts me.”
What is the difference between the Champions League and Serie A?
“The Champions League is a historic trophy. We work hard and I’m happy to be here. The first time I heard the anthem, I got goosebumps. I want to do my best to help the team.”
Thiago Motta’s turn
What to expect tomorrow?
“It’s a great opportunity for us, we are currently facing a big club, like Manchester City. As always, we prepared for the match doing our best. Growing as a team. Always on the pitch with great concentration and determined on what we have to do and what we have to avoid, I repeat tomorrow against a great team In the end, we look at everything, but we have to prioritize the most important thing. We have to think about the match and try to stay compact and play. . with intensity. It will take a lot of quality to create them. difficulties. I don’t know about the weight. It’s a Champions League match with two big clubs facing each other. You have to give everything on the pitch to compete with a big club. counts to put the match in our favor.”
Are you going to face a Man City in crisis?
“I can’t judge what happens to others. I can only admire what they did in the past, because they won everything. We just have to congratulate them because they did something great. “Extraordinary like winning the Premier League and Champions League 4 times and the Club World Cup.”
The injured, the major concern?
“I never made excuses related to injuries. I will never say that. Every team has its moment. We faced situations the right way, by working and being a team. Sometimes we succeeded, d ‘other times no. We have to continue like this and improve in all aspects. It’s difficult to tell you one thing, because we have the potential to improve in everything. According to my philosophy, those who deserve to play. who have been inactive for a long time need time to play I take. everything taken into account to field the best team.”
How is Douglas Luiz doing?
“He is doing well. His case needs to be studied well, because a lot of time has passed since his last match. Now we will see how he behaves during the match and in training.”
In your opinion, are there any similarities between Haaland and Vlahovic?
“We are talking about two great strikers working in two great teams. Making comparisons is not like me. I am happy with what Dusan is doing.”
