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Thiago Motta will face Bologna this weekend for the primary time since leaving the membership to take cost of Juventus. The match marks a big second for the Juventus supervisor, who spent two profitable seasons with Bologna, culminating in a rare achievement of guiding the workforce to Champions League qualification final season.
Throughout his tenure at Bologna, Motta earned approval for instilling an thrilling and efficient model of play. His efforts not solely elevated the workforce’s standing in Serie A but additionally made them one of the vital watchable sides within the league. It was no shock, then, when Juventus’ sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, recognized Motta as the best candidate to steer the Bianconeri into a brand new period. Since taking the reins in Turin, Motta has been working diligently to implement his tactical philosophy, although Juventus remains to be within the strategy of adapting totally to his imaginative and prescient.
Bologna, now below Vincenzo Italiano, has additionally been adjusting to a brand new identification. Italiano, who beforehand excelled at Fiorentina by main them to consecutive Europa Convention League finals, has continued to construct on Bologna’s basis whereas introducing his personal model. Along with his tactical acumen, Italiano will likely be aiming to take advantage of Juventus’ inconsistencies and trigger an upset in what guarantees to be an emotionally charged encounter.
Forward of the sport, Bologna legend Renato Villa mirrored on Motta’s determination to affix Juventus, understanding why the bold coach made the leap. Chatting with Tuttomercatoweb, Villa remarked:
“Thiago is bold, so he would by no means have stated no. That is a part of a coach’s life. I perceive Bologna followers who criticize him, as he already knew in January what his future could be. Better readability was wanted from him and the membership. In any case, it is going to be powerful for Motta at Juve, with the character he has.”
For Motta, taking the Juventus job was a chance too vital to go up. As probably the most storied membership in Italian soccer and a European powerhouse, Juventus represents a dream job for any supervisor.
