In a highly anticipated clash between Juventus and Atalanta, the stakes were significant for both teams. Juventus, under the guidance of coach Thiago Motta, were aiming to secure their first league victory since December 22, while Atalanta sought to recover from a recent Supercoppa Italia defeat.
In the post-match interview with Sky Sport, Thiago Motta expressed his mixed feelings about the result. He acknowledged the disappointment of not securing a win but emphasized his pride in the team’s performance: “For the result, we are certainly not happy, but there is gratitude for the efforts. Today they played a fantastic match. It’s not today that we have been delivering great performances. These boys give their all in every game; I don’t need to repeat the moment we are going through and that we are still experiencing.”
Motta highlighted specific aspects of the game that impressed him, particularly the attacking depth displayed by his players. He noted, “Our boys attacked the depth and did not give references. Kalulu scored a great goal with a collective action. We are certainly not happy with the draw because we always want to win, but my obligation is to recognize the performance of the boys.”
The coach also discussed player Yildiz’s versatility during matches, stating, “Yildiz? His position can change even during the game. He knows what he has to do. The right spirit is something we always have, not just today. We are not happy with the draw, even though we delivered this performance.”
Concluding his remarks, Motta addressed questions regarding the transfer market and player injuries: “I don’t talk about the market. Dusan is recovering, and I hope he can do it already from next time. He has some discomfort, and we will see in these days to understand if we can count on him for the next match.”
