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Thiago Motta regained his serenity and composure after lashing out at Juventus gamers on Wednesday evening following the Coppa Italia exit.
The 42-year-old has usually reduce a peaceful and picked up determine, however the embarrassing elimination by the hands of Empoli instigated his first main media outburst since becoming a member of the membership in the summertime.
After the competition, the Italian Brazilian tactician advised the press he felt ashamed of himself, as ought to the gamers following their hole show. He additionally berated the Bianconeri stars for missing the precise angle.
However after a couple of days of reflection, a a lot calmer Motta appeared in entrance of the media on Sunday to preview tomorrow’s Serie A contest in opposition to Hellas Verona.
The supervisor admitted the backlash of the final consequence wasn’t straightforward in any respect, whereas explaining his anger by citing his nice ardour in direction of his gamers.
“It wasn’t straightforward, as a result of dropping a recreation the best way we did wasn’t easy. However on the identical time, our responsibility is to consider the following recreation, put together ourselves, practice and be able to face the following opponent as greatest we will,” stated Motta in his pre-match press convention (by way of the official Juventus web site).
“Our opponent tomorrow is Verona, will probably be difficult, however on the identical time now we have nice vitality and an excellent want to rework this anger and show we’re superior.
“There may be nice disappointment from everybody. I used to be offended after Empoli as a result of I like my gamers very a lot and since I do know them. My relationship with the group is great. There may be honesty, sincerity and communication.
“In my function, I make choices for which I spend a whole lot of time to keep away from making errors, as a result of I like the fellows, however then there are choices that I’ve to make, and because of this our relationship is implausible.”
The pinnacle coach has as soon as once more confirmed Manuel Locatelli as the present captain of this group.
“Our captain is Manuel Locatelli. There are various leaders on this group. The connection has at all times been glorious with everybody. We’re a united crew, then when the outcomes don’t go properly, there’s criticism. We’re known as to at all times give our greatest, that’s why I used to be offended after the sport, additionally as a result of I see how laborious they work and the way a lot they commit in coaching.”
Motta insists Verona have what it takes to trigger bother for his crew, so he urges his participant to maintain their guard up.
“Hellas Verona is an effective crew they usually come from a great victory over Fiorentina. Followers have the liberty to precise themselves. We really feel the identical disappointment that the supporters felt. Now we have the identical anger as them. We don’t need to repeat what we did within the Cup and we need to give our greatest. I count on an advanced match.”
