The Juventus Ladies’s First Staff are in midweek European motion, with the playoff spherical of the Ladies’s Champions League taking them away to Germany to tackle Wolfsburg on Thursday for a 18:45 CET kick-off.
Bianconere boss Massimiliano Canzi was joined by Barbara Bonansea for the standard Matchday -1 press convention. Right here’s what they needed to say.
BARBARA BONANSEA
“There have been video games and moments after we’ve felt properly, however we’ve in all probability grown lots in these previous few years. Serious about the challenges we’ve confronted this 12 months and the video games we’ve performed, I’ve to say that we’re extra mature, particularly once you have a look at the Champions League. We’re decided and conscious that we will beat anyone. We’re developing in opposition to robust groups, however we’re a powerful facet as properly, and I’m certain that no person would wish to play us. We’re a mature group and able to go on the market and play on the large stage.
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“Fortunately, due to the house I’ve been afforded within the workforce and the work achieved in coaching, I really feel like I’m again in type after some bodily issues, and I really feel like I might help my teammates. I really feel good, I don’t know if I’d say I’m at 100% however I’m in fine condition. There’s no secret to lasting this lengthy as a participant, I’ve enjoyable enjoying soccer, I at all times practice to my most, and I discover it arduous to take it simple even through the week.
“These are knockout video games, so the main focus and motivation care for themselves. I’m fortunate to have a squad of gamers with expertise, so I don’t want so as to add a lot from a psychological facet of issues.
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“We should be attentive to Wolfsburg’s high quality, their method of enjoying and to be respectful of a membership that has, prior to now, achieved huge issues in Europe. The group are in fine condition, we’ll be with out Martina Rosucci and Cecilia Salvai, although each can be with the group, simply not concerned.
“On a private word, it will likely be an emotional expertise for me. It’s an goal I’ve had since beginning my journey in July 2024, and alongside the way in which I’ve already taken big satisfaction. It’s no coincidence that we’re right here, we’re right here as a result of we should be. We must be glad to play on such a stage, but additionally concentrate on our high quality. Our power this 12 months has been our defensive solidity, and we all know that organisation and work price with out the ball can be essential. Nice groups should be capable of win video games in many alternative methods, be it by dominating or by realizing how you can undergo. We’ll give our all to advance to the following spherical.”