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Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio reckons Juventus have been disappointing within the first half of the marketing campaign beneath the steerage of Thiago Motta.
The Italian Brazilian supervisor arrived in Turin with excessive expectations and a big wave of approval from the membership’s fanbase following his nice exploits at Bologna.
Nevertheless, the 42-year-old endured a tough first of the season, arguably hampered by a ravaging damage disaster each in assault and on the again. Though they’re but to lose a Serie A contest this season, Juventus have solely gained seven of their first 18 league fixtures, settling for a whopping 11 attracts, setting some undesired membership information within the course of.
Furthermore, Juve had an ill-fated Italian Tremendous Cup marketing campaign, struggling defeat by the hands of Milan within the semi-final regardless of taking the lead within the first half. This disappointing outing in Riyadh sparked some giant criticism in direction of the workforce and Motta specifically, with many highlighting the squad’s lack of character as a most important issue behind the membership’s current woes.
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For his half, Marchisio, who performed alongside Motta throughout his time with the Italian nationwide workforce, argues that his former teammate wants further time to efficiently implement his concepts in Turin, however notes that the chastisement isn’t fully unfounded.
“Juventus that’s getting back from Saudi Arabia with one thing that’s creaking,” mentioned the 38-year-old in his interview with La Repubblica through IlBianconero.
“The criticisms of Thiago Motta? For my part, it takes time however generally they’re additionally proper. I definitely noticed a Juventus that has its personal id, has its personal sport. Nevertheless, in some conditions, it nonetheless wants time to develop.”
On one other word, the Juventus legend admitted he dearly misses soccer, however is unable to play even on the newbie degree because of his injured knee.
“I miss soccer quite a bit. The opposite day, for instance, I had the provide to play within the Kings League, however sadly, I’ve a significant issue with the cartilage of my knee.
“However being there on the sidelines, seeing Leo (Bonucci) and likewise the opposite matches. The need is at all times there, I feel it is going to by no means go away.”
