Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli argued he’d quite play a cagey goalless draw just like the one witnessed final night time in opposition to Milan quite than be embroiled in an eight-goal thriller just like the latest Derby d’Italia.
The 26-year-old captained the Bianconeri in what turned out to be probably the most uneventful fixtures of the season, with neither facet managing to forge harmful alternatives. Ultimately, a stalemate felt inevitable.
After the competition, Thiago Motta insisted the end result was constructive for the guests, whereas Locatelli echoed his supervisor’s sentiments.
“Sure, Motta informed us it was a very good show. We moved properly as a staff and had an awesome perspective,” mentioned the previous Sassuolo man in his interview with DAZN by way of TuttoJuve.
“These massive matches are determined by episodes. All of us keep in mind Inter-Juve, however these video games are unusual. In the present day was a balanced encounter that I believe ought to give us confidence transferring ahead.
“We placed on an awesome defensive efficiency. We definitely lacked a aim, however we have now to take a look at the constructive points.”
Locatelli insisted he prefers to participate on this type of cagey contest as a substitute of a rollercoaster conflict just like the Derby d’Italia between Inter and Juventus which led to a 4-4 draw.
“The Derby d’Italia invoked unbelievable feelings, as a result of it was a rollercoaster, however it’s higher to play a match like this one. It was very balanced and tough to attain.
“These matches are determined immediately and let’s be trustworthy, had we trailed 5-2 in opposition to Inter, the match would have been over. It’s higher to be balanced, keep within the match after which attempt to rating. However you all the time have to take care of steadiness.”
Lastly, Locatelli heaped reward on his midfield accomplice Khephren Thuram in addition to his father Lilian and brother Marcus.
“Now we have to applaud Khephren and praise his father. I additionally met Marcus, they’re two distinctive guys, very well mannered, who converse properly.
“I undoubtedly know Khephren higher now, he’s a man who has introduced himself from day one with unbelievable humility, and he all the time works properly.
“He has an awesome future forward of him, I believe Juve has signed an awesome participant who will definitely assist the staff for a few years to come back, as a result of he has the correct mentality. He’s an exquisite individual as properly.”