Thiago Motta appeared in high spirits after the match between Verona and Juventus, clearly content with his team’s performance. The Juventus coach praised his players, saying, “You can see our attitude in the action of our first goal. Pressing like that can be risky, but it offers us an advantage. I want to congratulate everyone.” He specifically acknowledged striker Dusan Vlahovic, noting that he deserved his goals for his hard work, including his efforts in defense.
Juventus has started the season strongly, winning their first two matches by a convincing 3-0. Motta commented on the importance of this early phase, stating, “It’s crucial, and we need everyone on board. Our attackers helped a lot in recovering possession today. That balance is essential for us to play like we did tonight. Psychologically, we all work together, but these are strong kids with great talent and mental resilience. I try to create the best conditions for them to perform on the pitch, but ultimately, they are the stars.”
When discussing his team’s attitude, Motta emphasized its significance. “It’s vital. At the start today, Verona sat back, and when teams do that, they look for advantages from mistakes. They were in the middle of the pitch, in a block where we want to play. When they started pressing us, we found space to exploit.” He noted how the players’ enthusiasm also energizes the fans, saying, “Today, there were 3,500 supporters singing from start to finish.”
Looking ahead to their next match against Roma, Motta expressed excitement for the challenge. “I see it as a beautiful game to play. We’ll definitely be at our best and aim for a great performance to achieve the result we want.”