Nico Gonzalez and Weston McKennie insist they’re ‘comfy and completely happy to proceed’ in quite a lot of totally different roles for Juventus ‘Professor’ Thiago Motta.
It was all in regards to the end result for the Bianconeri, who had been in dire want of a lift after 4 consecutive Serie A stalemates.
Samuele Birindelli cancelled out the McKennie opener, however Nico Gonzalez scored for the second recreation in a row – after the midweek 4-0 Coppa Italia win over Cagliari – to
“I’m very completely happy, firstly as a result of it was too essential that the group received. After the damage, getting again to the sphere is essentially the most fantastic feeling. We’re heading in the right direction and should proceed like this,”
Having used Teun Koopmeiners within the trequartista function with restricted success, within the final couple of video games , whereas some are additionally calling for Kenan Yildiz to take that place.
“I’m normally a winger, everybody is aware of that, but when I’ve to play in purpose to assist the group, then I’m completely happy to do it,” added the Argentina worldwide.
“I informed the coach that I really feel comfy there, so I’m completely happy to proceed.”
Gonzalez and McKennie Juventus Jokers within the pack
Juventus had been and not using a Serie A hit to rejoice for the reason that Derby della Mole in opposition to Torino on November 9.
Whereas they beat Manchester Metropolis within the Champions League, their home stalemates had been in opposition to Milan, Lecce, Bologna and Venezia.
“The victory was an important factor, because it was powerful to have that many attracts. The three factors are good for us, for the followers, our household to assist us all have a nicer Christmas,”
“Scoring a purpose or offering an help is just not an important factor, it’s in regards to the group getting the win.”
Thiago Motta had been content material to promote McKennie in pre-season, however not for the primary time, the USMNT star managed to win his place again within the facet.
“Firstly of the season he informed me I’ve to work arduous, play anyplace I’m wanted, which is ok with me. He needs that angle and it’s solely proper.”
It was famous that McKennie refers back to the coach as ‘Prof’ – the Italian time period for a instructor, quick for Professor – whereas he additionally joked with Nico Gonzalez in regards to the Argentine’s singing.
“It’s also essential throughout tough moments to have moments the place you smile and snort, he has this nice South American power, he’s good to have round.”