Juventus manager Thiago Motta is eagerly anticipating Saturday’s Serie A match against his former club Genoa, a fixture that holds special significance for the Italian tactician. This game presents a crucial opportunity for Juventus to break their three-match winless streak and rediscover their scoring touch.
Motta, a seasoned defensive midfielder, enjoyed a memorable spell with Genoa between 2008 and 2009, making 27 appearances for the club. He later returned to Genoa as manager in 2019 but was ultimately dismissed after a string of disappointing results. Despite the past, Motta harbors fond memories of his time in Genoa, expressing his gratitude for the positive experiences he shared both as a player and as a coach.
Despite Juventus’s current fourth-place position in the league standings with nine points from five games, the Turin-based side has been struggling to find the back of the net. Three consecutive scoreless draws against AS Roma, Empoli, and Napoli have left Juventus fans yearning for a return to their usual goal-scoring form.
However, Motta remains optimistic about his team’s attacking potential, emphasizing the importance of collective effort rather than relying solely on individual brilliance. He believes that the team took a significant step forward in their recent match against Napoli, demonstrating their ability to control the tempo of the game and create opportunities.
“The offensive phase is not just one player, but the whole team,” Motta explained. “We took an important step in the game against Napoli. We took the ball away from a great team. We have to put attackers and midfielders in a position to do well. We have to create as a team.”
With a return to Genoa on the horizon, Motta is focused on leading Juventus back to winning ways and securing a positive result against his former club. While the team is determined to achieve victory, Motta acknowledges the complexities of the game and prioritizes playing with purpose and conviction.
“They always want to win. I always want to win too,” Motta added. “But there are many things behind a win. In the end, our goal is to win with our game. I have never perceived anxiety in my team. We always want the positive result.”
