Legendary Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon recently shared his thoughts on the current state of Juventus under Thiago Motta’s management. In a comprehensive interview with Juventibus, Buffon discussed various topics, including past triumphs, the club’s relegation, and the Calciopoli scandal, before addressing the leadership issues facing the team today.
Regarding Juventus and leadership, Buffon stated, “In this Juventus, there’s a need to centralize leadership towards the playing style and the coach. The players are of excellent quality, as Juventus requires, but they shouldn’t just become mere executors of something requested. They must also have the personality to make certain choices that go beyond instructions at times.”
Buffon identified potential leaders within the squad, saying, “Looking at the current profiles, when you hear Perin speak, he seems like a good candidate, as does Danilo. Perhaps Koopmeiners can become a technical leader.”
Addressing the perceived lack of personality in the team, Buffon remarked, “It’s normal, it’s a renewed team and has decided to embrace a belief that could be right, which is focused on the playing style. The coach is the one who is demonstrating the most leadership.”
