Coach Thiago Motta Alerts, Verona Can Thwart Positive Trends Juventus

Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (X/@juventusFC)

JAKARTA - Juventus started the Italian Serie A competition with satisfactory results after beating the promotion team Como 1907 with a score of 3-0. But Verona could be Juve's obstacle in the next match. Coach Thiago Motta was also vigilant.

Juve went smoothly in the first match when their competitors, Inter Milan and AC Milan, lost points. The victory over Como through goals from Samuel Mbangula, Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso made Juve top of the standings with Atalanta, Verona and Lazio.

Yes, only four teams won in the first match. Verona became a surprise team after slaughtering Napoli three goals without reply. Meanwhile Atalanta perched at the top after a 4-0 win over Lecce.

The charming performance of Verona is watched out for by Motta. Because Verona is back at home by hosting Juve at the Marcantono Bentegodi Stadium, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in the morning WIB.

Motta himself stated that players need recovery in order to return to show their best performance against Verona. The opposing team looked surprising at home and had the opportunity to tackle Juve if he was not alert.

"We need recovery to face this game. We look forward to restoring energy and focusing on dealing with Verona," Motta was quoted as saying by Football Italia.

"We face a very dangerous opponent. They show it in the first game. We have to do our best [to win the game]," he said.

Motta, who made his debut as Juve coach to replace Massimiliano Allegri, showed satisfaction with Bianconeri's first appearance. According to him, the team played well in defense or attack.

"I am satisfied with the team's performance. The performance of the players in the back line is very good. They know when the time is right to press and then rearrange the defense. The high motivation of the forwards is also very good," he said again.

"I am satisfied, but the team will also continue to grow. We will still make improvements in various sectors," he said.

Juve won the Italian League title nine consecutive times between 2021 and 2020. But Juve then never won the Scudetto again in the last four years

Now, Juve is being handled by the Italian-Brazil coach with a target of winning the league again. However, La Vecchia laca still faces the same competitor, Inter who is the defending champion and Milan who are now being handled by Paulo Fonseca.