As Juventus prepares for their season opener against Como at the Allianz Stadium, new manager Thiago Motta shared his thoughts on the upcoming campaign and his footballing philosophy. The Italian-Brazilian coach spoke candidly about his expectations and vision for the team just days before his official debut on the Bianconeri bench.
Motta emphasized continuity in his approach, stating, “From Bologna to Juventus, I have the same ideas about football.” He acknowledged the beginning of a new cycle with a team that is still under construction but improving daily. “We are ready to face the first league match,” he added confidently.
Drawing from his extensive experience in top-level football, Motta stressed the importance of maintaining high standards. “Throughout most of my life in football, I’ve seen many things at high levels. Today, we are at a very high level, and we must maintain the same determination, ambition, and courage to improve day by day and seek something more,” he explained.
The new Juventus manager was keen to highlight the collective nature of the project, referring to it as “our Juventus” rather than “my Juventus.” He elaborated, “The most important thing is that we are part of a historic, great club, and we are all important. No one is indispensable, but everyone is important, and we all must give our best.”
When asked about his definition of “beautiful football,” Motta described it as “a team that has balance, defends very well together, has the desire to possess the ball, and attacks together.” He emphasized the immediate focus on the first league match against Como, a team he expects to bring enthusiasm from their successful Serie B campaign.
Motta concluded by outlining the team’s immediate goal: “We must be focused on delivering a good performance and achieving the result we are seeking.” As Juventus embarks on this new era under Thiago Motta’s leadership, fans can expect a blend of ambition, teamwork, and attractive football from the Bianconeri.
