In the aftermath of Juventus’ 1-1 draw against Lecce at the Via del Mare stadium, goalkeeper Mattia Perin spoke to the media, addressing the earlier incident involving Edoardo Bove and the team’s performance amidst numerous absences.
Perin, who made his sixth appearance of the season, replacing Di Gregorio, first commented on the decision to proceed with the match following the distressing events in Florence. Earlier that day, during the Fiorentina-Inter match, Edoardo Bove collapsed on the field, leading to the suspension and postponement of that game.
“Before taking to the field, we made sure that the worst moment had passed,” Perin explained in his post-match interview with DAZN. “Otherwise, we wouldn’t have played. I wish him all the best, and I can’t wait to face him on the field again.”
The goalkeeper then addressed the challenges faced by Juventus due to multiple player absences. “The numerous absences are a fact, but we don’t like to feel sorry for ourselves,” Perin stated. “This moment is helping us connect more. The young players have great human depth, and the team is built with 23-24 high-level players who can all play.”
Perin emphasized the team’s winning mentality despite the circumstances. “We’re here to win. We’re convinced that our philosophy is a winning one,” he asserted. “Credit must also be given to Lecce. In this period, we need to hold on and show everyone that despite the team being reshuffled, we still command respect and instill fear in our opponents.”
The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Cambiaso and Rebic, marked Juventus’ tenth draw of the calendar year. This result further distances the team from the top spot in the league table.
