Coach Thiago Motta, Pierre Kalulu, Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli spoke to the press after Juventus’ 0-0 draw with AC Milan on the San Siro on Matchday 13 of the Serie A 2024/2025 season.
THIAGO MOTTA
“I’m actually happy with the crew’s performamce, particularly defensively. We confronted a powerful opponent and conceded little or no, and this reveals nice solidity. Nevertheless, within the attacking part we have now to be extra incisive: we created some fascinating possibilities, equivalent to these of Francisco [Conceicao] and [Andrea] Cambiaso, which might have been completed higher. This draw offers us continuity and satisfaction for the best way the crew is performing, displaying maturity and nice crew spirit. The street we’re on is the proper one, however we are able to nonetheless develop.
“[Khephren] Thuram? Always evolving and dealing with unbelievable depth, at all times with the proper mindset and prime quality each in possession and out of possession. If he continues like this, his growth can be extraordinary, and dealing with gamers of his calibre makes the whole lot simpler. I’m happy with everybody, however now we have now to concentrate on the subsequent challenges, enhancing the place essential and holding the proper mentality.”
PIERRE KALULU
“We all know that this level is essential, contemplating each the league desk and the standard of the opponent. In fact, we might have carried out extra to win, however once we do not lose away from residence, it is nonetheless a step ahead. Coming again to the San Siro is a match like no different: the previous right here is particular and it was emotional, however as knowledgeable I’ve to offer my all for my crew. Even at the moment we noticed the significance of collective teamwork, from the forwards to the defence, serving to to restrict hazard.”
KHEPHREN THURAM
“Right now’s draw is a suitable end result, though not totally satisfying, contemplating the issue of the match in opposition to an incredible crew. As for my brother Marcus [Thuram], I noticed that he scored two targets at the moment: I’m comfortable for him, however my aim continues to be to attain greater than him! My efficiency? We’re a gaggle of robust midfielders, with gamers like Manu [Locatelli] and Fagio [Nicolo Fagioli] who assist me so much. I’m one hundred pc wholesome and I hope to develop additional: that is just the start.”
MANUEL LOCATELLI
“We performed as a crew, with an incredible perspective and had been glorious defensively, despite the fact that we had been lacking the decisive aim. These matches are selected phases of play and at the moment we discovered a great steadiness, which is prime. Thuram is outstanding, each as a participant and as an individual: he has the proper mentality to do effectively at Juve. In fact, forwards make the distinction, and at the moment we felt their absence, however we made up for it by working collectively. This draw should give us confidence and continuity to proceed on this path.”