Juventus boss Thiago Motta wasn’t too displeased with the group’s efficiency in Cagliari, regardless of the disappointing displaying within the second interval.
The Bianconeri began the competition on the correct foot, and Dusan Vlahovic marked his return to the lineup with a intelligent objective as he pounced on Yerry Mina’s clumsy mistake.
The guests then had a bunch of probabilities to place some daylight between them and their hosts, however Kenan Yildiz didn’t beat Elia Caprile on a few events, whereas Francisco Conceicao scuffed an excellent likelihood with a poor connection.
After the break, the Rossoblu have been by far the higher facet, with Juve hanging onto pricey life. They ultimately managed to escape unscathed to make it 4 Serie A wins in a row.
Nonetheless, Motta was nonetheless happy with the show, whereas noting that the second-half drop was considerably anticipated after their misadventure in Eindhoven on Wednesday.
“The result’s all the time an important factor however I’m additionally happy with the efficiency, particularly within the first half once we performed good soccer, creating many probabilities,” mentioned Motta in his post-match press convention (through the official Juventus web site).
“The flaw was not placing the sport to mattress, and when that doesn’t occur, towards groups like Cagliari, who’re nicely organised, you danger inflicting issues for your self. There was most likely additionally a little bit of tiredness from Wednesday.
“However on the optimistic facet, within the second half, we have been capable of come beneath strain with out conceding virtually any probabilities, even when we weren’t as dominant as we have been initially of the sport.
“We should proceed to work on transitions and on conceding as few free-kicks as potential to the opponent, who have been capable of progress up the pitch with comparatively few touches of the ball. we should even have an efficient recreation plan within the remaining third.”
Motta additionally offered updates on Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz who left the pitch whereas carrying knocks, revealing why he determined to danger the latter.
“Cambiaso has some adductor fatigue, however his ankle is best. With Douglas, we determined collectively, we risked him as a result of he has no accidents. He didn’t end the sport, it’s a pity, as a result of he’s a man who desires to do nicely.”