Ex-Juventus coach Fabio Capello believes Thiago Motta should adapt to his participant’s traits and insists Dusan Vlahovic should be required to attain objectives somewhat than hyperlink up with the remainder of the group, as Joshua Zirkzee does.
The Bianconeri are nonetheless unbeaten in Serie A, however they’ve collected 12 attracts in 19 league matches and are nonetheless three factors beneath the highest 4 with a sport in hand.
Additionally they have a tricky fixture record with video games towards direct opponents Atalanta, Milan and Napoli developing in Serie A.
“I’d by no means anticipate Juventus to be so behind, particularly contemplating the membership and coach’s agency choices in the summertime, beginning with Chiesa’s sale,” Capello
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Capello provides recommendation to Motta, warns Juventus about Vlahovic-Zirkzee ‘error’
“The group’s identification continues to be unclear. They didn’t concede a lot at first of the season, however they struggled to attain. Now it’s the opposite manner round,” continued Capello.
“The sensation is that the play is just too gradual and that it’s simple for opponents to search out changes.”
Is there any recommendation he’d give to Thiago Motta?
“Don’t assume solely about your concept of soccer and adapt to the gamers’ traits. The identical is true for every other coach, not solely Motta,” Capello replied.
That is notably true of Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus finest scorer this season, who continues to be in some way struggling to adapt beneath Motta as he’s been subbed off 12 occasions already.
“Vlahovic isn’t a link-up striker, which the coach would love,” famous Capello.
“Nonetheless, he stays among the best centre-forwards contained in the field. The error is to assume that Vlahovic can hyperlink up with the remainder of the group, like Zirkzee. Vlahovic should be required to attain objectives.”
Zirkzee continues to be believed to be Motta’s perfect striker, and there have been rumours that the pair might reunite in Turin in January. Nonetheless,
“He’s a very good participant. If they’re searching for him, it means they’re satisfied he can assist,” stated Capello.
One other underperforming Juventus participant is Teun Koopmeiners.
“His performances will not be on the identical stage as his time at Atalanta, and he’s doing all he can to emerge,” famous Capello.
“For the second, he goes across the pitch with out discovering the suitable place. He would profit from a purpose towards his former membership to take a little bit of strain off himself.”
The ex-coach sees a similarity between Koop and a former Milan participant he coached at San Siro.
“Kluivert arrived at Milan with huge expectations after the Ajax years, however he struggled to settle in,” concluded the ex-Milan boss.
“He undoubtedly had expertise, and it’s not a coincidence that he continued scoring constantly as soon as he joined Barcelona.”