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Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli recognized a aspect of his recreation that he’s continuously working to enhance in coaching.
The 26-year-old joined his supervisor Thiago Motta for the pre-match press convention forward of the Champions League contest towards PSV Eindhoven. The Bianconeri will host the Dutch champions on the Allianz Stadium for the primary leg of the play-off spherical on Tuesday evening earlier than repaying the go to subsequent week.
This season, Locatelli has established himself as Motta’s final alternative for the deep-lying playmaker function, exhibiting some enchancment his his distribution abilities, albeit they continue to be removed from excellent. He’s additionally thought of a key participant within the defensive section attributable to his capacity to protect the backline.
Nonetheless, the Italy worldwide admitted that he ought to begin racking up extra targets, so he’s now engaged on his ending. He solely has 4 targets to his identify since signing for Juventus in 2021.
“I believe that scoring and ending is one thing I miss, however I’m engaged on it in coaching,” revealed the previous Sassuolo man in the course of the presser (through IlBianconero).
“Each recreation it’s good to do some new issues. I’m glad because the outcomes can be seen ultimately. We have to work, with our heads down, enhance ourselves as everybody has accomplished.”
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Whereas the captain’s armband has been donned by a bunch of gamers this season, Locatelli has seemingly emerged as the brand new skipper following Danilo’s departure. Motta even referred to him as ‘our captain’ in the course of the presser.
Due to this fact, the Italian is hoping he may act as the fitting instance for his teammates.
“I’ve mentioned it many occasions. Enjoying here’s a dream that I’ve achieved by working exhausting on daily basis. Each time it’s a duty. I attempt to be an instance. We’ve already performed many good video games, tomorrow there can be a fantastic ambiance.”
