Former Juventus winger Franco Causio urges Thiago Motta to deliver his A-game with a purpose to reach Turin.
The Italian Brazilian tactician arrived at Continassa final summer time with a lot fanfare, using on the momentum of his distinctive exploits at Bologna. Nonetheless, he has endured an underwhelming first of the season, with the Bianconeri falling wanting their goals as they at present lay sixth within the Serie A desk after settling for a whopping 11 attracts in 18 contests.
Furthermore, Juve returned early from Riyadh after their disappointing participation within the Italian Tremendous Cup. Regardless of taking the lead within the first half by Kenan Yildiz, Motta’s males didn’t kill off Milan, permitting their opponents to full a second-half comeback that despatched them packing.
Due to this fact, Causio notes that the staff nonetheless lacks character – amongst different elements – however warns Motta that it is going to be as much as him to revive the staff’s robust character, because it isn’t one thing that may be purchased available on the market.
“You may’t purchase a staff’s character on the grocery store, the coach has to deliver it to the group, particularly if it’s a younger staff like Juventus,” mentioned the 75-year-old Bianconeri legend by way of IlBianconero.
“Motta must do some soul-searching, he’s good and deserves time, however everybody makes errors and he nonetheless has to develop as a coach.”
Causio additionally feels that Motta should additionally enhance in his in-game administration, as his substitutions haven’t at all times been fruitful, however urges the membership to provide the younger tactician time to evolve his recreation.
“I believe he’s made some errors thus far in managing substitutions in addition to in giving few certainties with so many rotations when he has extra choices at his disposal.
“But it surely’s clear that he has many extenuating circumstances, from accidents onwards, and that it’s proper to provide him time.”