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Tudor: Juventus Prepared for Crucial Lazio Match

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Juventus coach Igor Tudor is confident his team will secure a top-four finish in Serie A and qualify for the Champions League. Read more about their upcoming match against Lazio.



Juventus coach Igor Tudor expressed confidence that his team will secure a top-four finish in Serie A and qualify for the Champions League.


With three games left, Juventus is tied on 63 points with fifth-placed AS Roma and sixth-placed Lazio, who they face on Saturday. A win would strengthen their position in the tight top-four battle.


When asked about Juventus' chances of playing in the Champions League next season, Igor Tudor expressed confidence, saying, “Yes, I am convinced [of that], but everyone is convinced. All the teams think they are strong. Then there is the pitch. Sometimes words are smoke. You have to prepare well.”


Tudor noted a sense of awareness and confidence within the team, stating, “I saw awareness and confidence [this week], and a great desire to do well. We know the importance of this match [against Lazio] and we prepared ourselves as best we could.”


Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, the team's top scorer with nine league goals, has returned to group training after a thigh injury. “Dusan is fine. He was all week with us,” said Tudor.


Federico Gatti and Teun Koopmeiners will miss the match, though Gatti may be available as a bench option, having participated in some training.




Tudor, a former Lazio defender and briefly their coach, is optimistic about facing his old side, despite knowing their strengths.


“Last year we did a great job and went to the Europa League,” Tudor recalled.


“Then I made a calm decision (to leave) and I (still) love everyone. Tomorrow will be a different match than Bologna, but they have other qualities.


“Lazio is an experienced team with strong players. We have to be careful ... but we have to focus on ourselves.”




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