Juventus coach Thiago Motta has given a press conference ahead of the massive match against Inter Milan. In the interview, Motta acknowledged that Inter and Napoli are the favorites for the Scudetto, but emphasized that Juventus will not be giving up on their own ambitions.
“We won’t recover anyone, everyone is fine,” Motta insisted, when asked about the state of the team’s injury list. “We have to play the game we have to play, increasing the probability that the match will go our way.”
Motta also praised the skill and quality of the opposition, saying that Inter are a “strong team” that “causes problems on counterattacks”. He emphasized that Juventus will have to be “very careful” in order to gain an advantage, calling for a collective effort from his players.
The Juventus coach also touched on the idea that his team’s 23 points this season are not “real”, implying that they are not a perfect reflection of the team’s abilities. “We must face the match as we always have,” he said. “Each match has a different story. We must face the match to the fullest, trying to bring it to our side.”
Motta’s comments came as little surprise to fans, who will be hoping that their team can rediscover the form that saw them dominate the league just a few weeks ago. With the team not expected to field any of their injured players, the focus will be on the fit squad members to deliver a performance that can spring an upset.
