{"id":500,"date":"2025-02-10T23:14:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T23:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=500"},"modified":"2025-02-10T23:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T23:14:35","slug":"motta-locatelli-know-psv-will-be-a-different-kind-of-game-than-first-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matteocoachperformance.it\/?p=500","title":{"rendered":"Motta, Locatelli know PSV will be \u2018a different kind of game\u2019 than first meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"c8jc6U\">As Juventus prepare for Tuesday night\u2019s home game against PSV Eindhoven, marking their participation in the first-ever knockout stage of the new-look Champions League competition, manager Thiago Motta and captain Manuel Locatelli discussed team dynamics and the club\u2019s long-term progression.<\/p>\n<p id=\"JT6MME\">Since this first leg of the UCL play-off round represents Juventus\u2019 second Champions League matchup against PSV this season \u2014 the first of which the Bianconeri won 3-1 back in September during the league phase opener \u2014 much of the discourse during the press conference surrounded whether Juventus would approach this game similarly.<\/p>\n<p id=\"wX5cPN\">Both Motta and Locatelli asserted that the PSV clash, by virtue of the game representing one of two legs and since PSV have developed significantly throughout the season, will likely be a more challenging fixture.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ALD5yC\">\u201cTomorrow, we\u2019ll play in front of our fans against a great opponent who plays good football,\u201d Locatelli said. \u201cThey\u2019re a young team that we\u2019ve already faced, but it will definitely be a different kind of game. It\u2019s a two-legged tie, but it will be essential to start with the right approach and get a good result. Winning always helps, it could give us a boost, and we have to be aware of our qualities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=RRTET3428735976\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p id=\"aiE8Mp\">Motta echoed these sentiments, arguing that the problems they faced during their first showing against the Dutch side may be amplified Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7NweCr\">\u201cPSV are a young team that play good football and press high with great courage,\u201d Motta said. \u201cIn September, we suffered from their possession of the ball, so we\u2019ll have to be ready to face any situation. We have profound respect for them and their coach. To compete with them, we\u2019ll have to be in top form.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"92HpKA\">Regarding their plan against the current Eredivisie leaders, Motta further asserted that Juventus must remain steadfast in their game plan and tactics to deter PSV\u2019s high press.<\/p>\n<p id=\"19NvVb\">\u201cWe all know that this is a very important game for us. As our captain said, we always give our all in training to be ready for these challenges,\u201d Motta said. \u201cWe\u2019re playing at home with the utmost respect for PSV, but we know we have to play our own game. Intensity, pace, dynamism: defending and attacking together to achieve our goal, which is to qualify.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"EW1A9b\">Moreover, Locatelli proclaimed that the team is well-prepared, and clinching victory may depend on their ability to translate what they\u2019ve practiced in training onto the pitch.<\/p>\n<p id=\"LtUilj\">\u201cTomorrow will be one of the most wonderful matches to play in because there will be an incredible atmosphere: we have prepared for the match very carefully because we know we have to win at home,\u201d Locatelli said. \u201cIt will be an intense match, we want to start strongly and secure an important result.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"NtT1l3\">Furthermore, both coach and player discussed Juventus\u2019s long-term development and progression thus far. Both asserted that the team, as one that has changed shape, gained new members, and lost others throughout the season, has developed and improved significantly.<\/p>\n<p id=\"VnCqJK\">Beaming with pride, Motta said, \u201cAt Juventus, all matches are important, we don\u2019t look further ahead, our focus is only on tomorrow\u2019s game. This team has improved a lot. The important thing is the facts, and our goal is to make it to the last 16. A lot has changed, especially in terms of the squad\u2019s resilience. I like it that the guys work and spend time together every day. Every game is very intense for me, football is a very emotional sport, but I am very calm today because I can see that the team is doing well. Tomorrow, we will have to compete at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"XchNfI\">Similarly, Locatelli asserted, \u201cWe\u2019ve grown a lot as a team, we are a great squad now. We always train to the max, but we know there is still a lot of room for improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"n9scmJ\">Finally, as one of Juventus\u2019 breakout stars this season and as the emerging consistent captain of the team, Locatelli spoke about his personal progression, proclaiming his love for the club and the group of players surrounding him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"RvRuwq\">\u201cFor me, playing here is a dream come true and being captain is a responsibility I feel every day,\u201d Locatelli said. \u201cOn the pitch, we\u2019re brothers, we fight together, and we want to give our all for this jersey. Being at Juve is a responsibility because here you have to win straight away, but working with guys like this makes everything easier.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwhitereadallover.com\/2025\/2\/10\/24362949\/juventus-psv-eindhoven-thiago-motta-manuel-locatelli-2025-champions-league-playoff-round-preview\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Juventus prepare for Tuesday night\u2019s home game against PSV Eindhoven, marking their participation in the first-ever knockout stage of the new-look Champions League competition, manager Thiago Motta and captain Manuel Locatelli discussed team dynamics and the club\u2019s long-term progression. 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