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Home Champions League Thiago Motta reveals Douglas Luiz unavailable once more for ‘particular’ Juventus vs Torino

Thiago Motta reveals Douglas Luiz unavailable once more for ‘particular’ Juventus vs Torino

by Soccer-News

Douglas Luiz earlier this week, however will as soon as once more be unavailable within the derby della Mole on Saturday, Thiago Motta mentioned.

Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, one in every of Juventus’ greatest summer time signings, gained’t be obtainable for the Bianconeri in opposition to metropolis rivals Torino on Saturday.

“Following my request to the participant and the medical employees, Douglas got here with us to the newest sport in opposition to Lille to speed up his return to motion,” Motta mentioned at a pre-match press convention on Friday.

“Yesterday, he nonetheless didn’t really feel 100% match throughout coaching, so I made a decision we wouldn’t take any threat. We’ll see if he’ll be obtainable for the subsequent video games.

“Nico Gonzalez remains to be unavailable, we’ll see for the subsequent matches. Arek [Milik] and Bremer nonetheless want time as .

Thiago Motta reveals Douglas Luiz unavailable once more for Juventus vs TorinoTURIN, ITALY - OCTOBER 19: Pat Allianz Stadiumric of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Douglas Luiz of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

“Adzic had a minor difficulty at the moment and have to be assessed. He gained’t be obtainable tomorrow. The others can be found.”

Juventus are nonetheless unbeaten in Serie A however sit sixth within the desk and had been held to a 1-1 draw by Ligue 1 aspect Lille within the Champions League on Tuesday.

However, Motta feels assured concerning the upcoming derby conflict.

“I’ve good emotions as a result of I see the staff properly,” he mentioned.

“They’ve the suitable dedication going into this sport. It will likely be a particular environment for us and the followers. We wish to push for a terrific match.

“It’s an intense expertise for town and us. We wish to carry out nice and produce the sport on our aspect tomorrow.

“We had three days to relaxation, and it’s necessary as a result of it could possibly make a distinction,” he continued.

“I see confidence and dedication from everybody. We’ll be 200% centered on the match, each the starters and people concerned from the bench.”

Earlier this week, membership legend Leonardo

“Leo and I spoke about many issues, together with his perspective on the longer term,” Motta mentioned.

“He has accomplished the teaching course. We had a dialog about soccer and the way issues work on this job, which could possibly be completely different from what he had skilled as a participant. I’ve identified him for a very long time. We performed along with the nationwide staff, and it was an honour to obtain his go to.”

The Bianconeri have been struggling since Gleison Bremer sustained a knee harm final month, however their defence stays the least-beaten within the league.

“We’re working properly in defence, individually and collectively,” the Bianconeri boss famous.

“We will nonetheless enhance defensively, all people, not simply the defenders. We’ve the suitable dedication and that’s the place to begin for excellent performances.”

Motta performed many derbies as a participant, together with these of Milan and Genoa.

“I really feel privileged as a result of I performed for nice golf equipment and lived in nice cities. Right now, I’m nonetheless privileged; I’m at a high membership and dwell in a wonderful metropolis,” he mentioned.

“Each derby is particular. One at all times needs to win video games, however that is particular, so we should enter the pitch with the best perspective to do issues the best manner and have the emotive stability to beat adversity.

“The previous doesn’t rely. Tomorrow issues, and we have to be able to compete in opposition to anybody. We wish to dominate proceedings and keep away from issues with counter-attacks. We’d like a superb efficiency to get the end result we wish.”

The ex-Italy worldwide was requested which traits he needs to see within the Juventus captain, on condition that he has already modified it 5 occasions this time period.

“He should have every thing. The armband is extraordinary. Whoever wears it have to be an instance, and these gamers have executed it as a result of they’ve the traits of group leaders,” he replied.

Lastly, he spoke about Italy worldwide Manuel Locatelli, who’s change into an everyday starter.

“It’s his benefit. He was not completely satisfied when he was not taking part in, however he reacted with positivity and a need to battle,” famous Motta.

“He responded accurately, and I feel he can do much more. He needs to play and has wholesome competitors in coaching. He needs to show that he is usually a starter, and he does so as a result of he deserves it.”

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