Juventus Manager Thiago Motta Defies Pressure, Eyes Fiorentina Win

Juventus manager Thiago Motta faces intense pressure after recent setbacks, but remains focused on improving the team's form, starting with Sunday's Serie A match against Fiorentina, and insists his future is not the priority.

Juventus manager Thiago Motta is facing intense pressure following a string of disappointing results, including a humiliating home defeat to Atalanta in the league and early exits from the Champions League and Coppa Italia. Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Motta remains focused on improving the team's form.

Motta acknowledged that he is under scrutiny, but emphasized that his priority is not his own future, but rather turning the team's fortunes around. “In our profession, the coach is always under scrutiny, and that’s fair,” Motta said during a press conference on Saturday. He also expressed his appreciation for the continued support of the club's owners, stating that they remain behind him despite the recent setbacks.

Thiago Motta expressed his gratitude for the support of Juventus' owners, stating that they have shown total trust in him despite the team's recent struggles. “I have been pleased with the support of the owners in recent days. The club has shown total trust in me,” Motta said. This backing comes at a crucial time, as Juventus looks to regain momentum in Serie A.

Juventus currently sits fourth in Serie A with 52 points, just one point ahead of fifth-placed Lazio. With 10 games remaining, the team is eager to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. To achieve this, they must raise their game, starting with Sunday's match against eighth-placed Fiorentina. Motta emphasized that his priority is not his own future, but rather the team's performance.

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Motta acknowledged that the recent defeat to Atalanta was difficult to accept, but he is focused on moving forward. “My future is not the priority. The priority is tomorrow’s match, we need to play a great game. We are coming from a match where the result was hard to digest,” he said. The team's response to the setback will be crucial, and Motta sees both disappointment and determination among his players. “At first, we were disappointed, we were angry ... but we move on and restart. Getting back up is what we do.”

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Motta recognized that he, as the coach, must take responsibility for the team's performance. “I am the first to put myself under discussion, and when things don't go well, this is only right,” he said. Sunday's match against Fiorentina presents an opportunity for Juventus to show their value and bounce back from recent setbacks. “Tomorrow is a great opportunity to show our value again,” Motta emphasized.

In a boost to the team, Motta confirmed that Francisco Conceicao and Nicolo Savona are back in contention after recovering from hamstring and thigh injuries, respectively. With their return, Juventus will look to strengthen their squad and push for a top-four finish in Serie A.