Khephren Thuram has defined how shifting to Juventus modified him as a participant and as an individual, has emphasised the significance of Wednesday’s Champions League conflict in opposition to Benfica, however believes that it’s too quickly to begin fascinated by a possible World Cup look with France this summer season.
The Bianconeri midfielder for the pre-match forward of Wednesday’s Champions League conflict in opposition to Jose Mourinho’s Benfica.
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Among the many subjects of discussions have been the Benfica match-up, the adjustments in Thuram’s recreation for the reason that appointment of Spalletti as head coach, and opinions on Juuve children Fabio Miretti and Vasilije Adzic.
Thuram on Juventus vs. Benfica, Spalletti and 2026 World Cup
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Khéphren Thuram of Juventus greets the group throughout a warm-up session previous to kick-off within the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Pictures)
“It’s an necessary recreation, and at Juventus, you at all times play to win. Tomorrow’s recreation is essential for me,” Thuram instructed the press when requested about Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to Benfica.
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Thuram was additionally requested if his method of taking part in has needed to change for the reason that appointment of Spalletti as head coach, to which he replied: “My method of taking part in has modified a bit. The coach and employees are serving to me perceive that I can rating objectives and be an necessary participant for the workforce.”
And the way has he modified as a participant since becoming a member of Juventus again in 2024?
“It’s modified me rather a lot. Earlier than coming to Juve, I used to be rather a lot youthful, I got here to coach and didn’t take into consideration a lot else. Now I realise that day-after-day is necessary, each video, each second, every part you do in your day-to-day life that can assist you grow to be stronger. It’s a distinct lifestyle, giving every part to grow to be stronger.”
Thuram was requested for his response following Juventus’s latest in Serie A.
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He mentioned: “I noticed from the bench that we’re a powerful workforce that creates quite a lot of probabilities. After each recreation, we at all times take into consideration the subsequent one.”
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Luca Mazzittelli of Cagliari celebrates his objective 1-0 with the team-mates through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photograph by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
Thuram was additionally requested if he has an eye fixed on a spot in France’s World Cup squad for the summer season.
He mentioned: “I attempt not to consider the World Cup an excessive amount of. What you do now could be extra necessary. It’s necessary to develop as a participant and with this workforce, win extra video games, then the nationwide workforce will see.”
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Thuram was additionally requested for his opinions on Juventus midfielders Fabio Miretti and Vasilije Adzic: “They’re two gifted gamers,” he mentioned. “Fabio is somebody who works very onerous day-after-day to enhance himself. Adzic additionally works effectively. I don’t give them any recommendation as a result of they already know the correct technique to grow to be higher and stronger.”