Juventus v Manchester City: Why Thiago Motta’s Old Lady are back in crisis before Champions League
It’s too early to make wild judgments. However, Motta made some strange decisions that attracted close attention.
For example, he insisted on not using the magical number 10 Kenan Yildiz in the center behind the forward – a position where he excelled early in the season. The young player was moved to the wing and struggled to make a lasting impact.
Meanwhile, Vlahovich’s performance continues to spark controversy. When the Serbian striker failed to replicate his form at Fiorentina at Juventus, it was hard not to blame Allegri’s defensive tactics for his apparent regression.
Showing more of the same mediocrity this season, Vlahovic was quick to point the finger at his new coach while representing Serbia on international duty.
“It’s easier for me when there’s another striker because Mitrovic holds the ball and fights in the air, so I can play more with my characteristics and qualities,” he said.
“The coach also doesn’t ask me to take on too many defensive responsibilities, so that makes things easier as well. With my physicality, I can’t run as much, and when I’m working so hard, my shooting ability isn’t that fresh either. ”
So does the Serbian want complete freedom at a club that requires a team effort to win again?
Motta will not give up on Vlahovic, and Juventus will not give up on Motta anytime soon. Directors and fans — even those who booed — are confident in their new coach.
In the game against Empoli, which ended in a 0-0 draw, the media pointed out that Motta’s substitutions almost cost the team the game because they began to allow their opponents to counterattack.
Against Napoli, some thought Juventus could only win against teams that left a gap at the back.
When the Old Lady’s next game ended in a 3-0 win over Genoa, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport criticized the endless tinkering, asking whether Motta was “surprising” children when he should be concentrating To establish the starting lineup.
Against Lecce – how can he bring in young players when the team won 1-0? Journalists believe now is the time to experience it.
