Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli reward Luciano Spalletti after within the Champions League: ‘He offers a variety of vitality from the touchline.’
Juventus secured an important 2-0 win over Benfica on Wednesday, which allowed Luciano Spalletti’s aspect to qualify for the Champions League knockout-playoff with a recreation to spare. The Bianconeri nonetheless have an opportunity to complete within the prime eight and can play their final recreation within the league part subsequent week away at Monaco.
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Juventus 2-0 Benfica: Thuram’s post-match feedback
Thuram scored the opening purpose within the second half after a struggling Juventus efficiency within the opening 50 minutes. “I at all times attempt to do the perfect for my staff. I scored, and if you do this, you absolutely really feel a bit higher. In the present day we received, and it was a very powerful factor,” the Frenchman advised Prime Video .
Juventus followers booed the staff at halftime, however Thuram was pleased to see the staff’s unity.
“It’s true that the state of affairs in the beginning of the second half was a bit troublesome, however we all know that in opposition to these groups, a troublesome second at all times comes,” he stated.
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“We should not concede and endure collectively, and tonight we did it nicely.”
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Khephren Thuram of Juventus is challenged by Evangelos Pavlidis of Benfica in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD7 match between Juventus and SL Benfica at Juventus Stadium on January 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
Juventus have now received 11 video games from 17 below Spalletti.
“He [Spalletti] offers a variety of vitality from the touchline; we really feel it, and it’s good after we are struggling,” Thuram stated.
“We really feel nicely on the pitch, and it’s good to have a coach who conveys a lot vitality.
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“Juventus at all times need to go so far as attainable within the Champions League. Are we within the play-off proper? It’s high-quality.”
Juventus 2-0 Benfica: Locatelli’s post-match feedback
Manuel Locatelli additionally spoke to Prime Video Italia by way of
“We performed higher within the second half, after we have been mentally freer. We have been good at staying within the recreation; we needed to stay calm and never concede,” stated the Bianconeri captain, who had obtained a standing ovation when he was subbed off late within the second half.
“I’m glad about it, I’ve had troublesome moments in these years, however I at all times given my coronary heart,” he admitted.
“In the present day, it was nice to obtain it from the followers of the staff I really like. It’s a double pleasure.”
PISA, ITALY – DECEMBER 27: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC in motion in the course of the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Juventus FC at Enviornment Garibaldi on December 27, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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Locatelli has delivered constantly below Spalletti, which, to some, comes as a shock, because the Tuscan tactician had not included the midfielder within the Italy squad for the 2024 Euros.
“The coach instantly spoke to me, and I’ve made myself obtainable. He’s an awesome coach who has lots to offer us. I needed to be higher within the 12 months of the Euros,” Locatelli concluded.
“Now I’m pleased, I’m okay, and ultimately, successful is a very powerful factor.”