Locatelli: ‘Tudor instructed us to consider in ourselves’
Manuel Locatelli reveals what Igor Tudor instructed Juventus gamers to revitalise them after the Thiago Motta tenure, and the that means behind his
The midfielder had opened the scoring on the Stadio Olimpico with a splendid volley from the sting of the realm, pouncing on the weak Zeki Celik clearance.
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Nevertheless, it was cancelled out straight after the restart by substitute Eldor Shomurodov, who turned within the rebound from a parried Evan N’Dicka header.
Following his purpose, Locatelli pointed to the Juventus badge on his jersey after which made a ‘T’ gesture together with his hand, referencing his spouse Thessa.
“Sporting the captain’s armband represents a lot,”
“We put in a superb efficiency this night, though we needed to get all three factors.”
Locatelli flourished with new coach Tudor
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 06: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus celebrates scoring his group’s first purpose with group mates throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 06, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
The Bianconeri got here out preventing from the beginning with a really aggressive perspective, having 85 per cent possession within the opening quarter-hour.
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Not like the usually static and irritating possession saved within the Thiago Motta period, Juve have better depth beneath new coach Tudor and give attention to passing it ahead.
This was solely the second match beneath Tudor, so what did the Croatian say to make such a distinction within the squad?
“When the coach arrived, he instantly requested us to be extra aggressive,” defined Locatelli.
“He instructed us to consider in ourselves, as a result of we’re able to performances like this. Roma additionally deserve credit score for righting again, we have been drained because the second half went on, however by taking part in like this, we will obtain some good issues.”