Juventus coach Thiago Motta insists he’s not prepared to make a scene following the beating defeat by the hands of Atalanta.
The Bianconeri have been driving a five-match successful streak in Serie A which catapulted them again to the title scene, however their hopes got here shattering within the worst attainable style, as they have been pummelled in entrance of their disgusted supporters by 4 unanswered objectives.
Juve have been merely shambolic from begin to end, and have been arguably fortunate to not concede extra objectives, as Michele Di Gregorio needed to produce some spectacular saves, particularly on the finish of the primary half.
However whereas Motta had a significant outburst when his facet was eradicated from the Coppa Italia by Empoli, this time, he maintained his ordinary serene manner, insisting he’s not a fan of theatrics.
“We had a tough match in opposition to a powerful crew. We began very properly, then we suffered the penalty episode,” mentioned the 42-year-old in his post-match interview with IlBianconero.
“When you count on me to throw bottles or make a scene, that’s not a part of my character. I’m a critical and sincere particular person, with the duty to begin the week off proper now. You’ll by no means see one thing from me that I don’t actually really feel, that I make a scene as a result of somebody has to see it.
“I’m unhappy, however from tomorrow we’ll must have the power to begin once more and take into consideration the following match, unite the locker room extra, not speaking a few good friend of a good friend.”
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Motta nonetheless admits this result’s tough to swallow, however denies rumours of inside rifts.
“Internally now we have at all times maintained steadiness. Now we’re eager about the following match, that is tough to digest however it’s a part of our job. All of us think about what is claimed on the surface however we’re an incredible crew, so rumours are regular. We respect everybody’s, even the followers who’re free to specific their opinions.”
Lastly, Motta claimed the penalty on Weston McKennie was doubtful, whereas noting that the crew did not mount a powerful response.
“Atalanta deserved it, we began the sport properly and the penalty incident is questionable. Then all the things grew to become tougher, we went too far in assault, dropping our steadiness in opposition to a crew that was ready for our errors.
“We knew it, the primary aim we conceded made it even more durable. Afterwards, we didn’t have the prospect to react as a result of they managed the sport and exploited our errors.”