17 December 2024
Coach Thiago Motta, goalscorers Dusan Vlahovic and Nico Gonzalez and goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio comment after Juventus' 4-0 Coppa Italia Round of 16 victory over Cagliari.
THIAGO MOTTA
“The performance was good, and the result was good as well. We try to do our best in every game, and we played a good game today. We’re on the right track, the boys must be helped because they are showing great professionalism and commitment in their work. I'm satisfied and proud of what I've seen: this is how we can grow, interpreting games as we must. We must attack and take responsibility for starting the play. Now we must think about the next game, Monza is a team that has troubled many teams. Francisco Conceicao can improve a lot, he has to link up better with his teammates and there are times when he can make better choices, surely with time he will be able to make the best decisions. I am also happy with the return of Nico Gonzalez, we needed his energy and quality. Weston McKennie and Manuel Locatelli immediately gave me their availability to play in different positions, they put out a solid performance. Teun Koopmeiners, I see him well in every sense, he is a great player and always has an impeccable attitude. I don't focus on Kenan Yildiz's position but on his ability: he did a lot of good things today, he can also improve. We are talking about a great player and great players can do well everywhere.”
DUSAN VLAHOVIC
“Every victory gives us confidence, but we have to think match by match and then we will see where we will finish. We are happy with today's victory, with the fans who came in such large numbers tonight and who gave us great support as always from the first to the last minute. Now we focus on the next match.”
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NICO GONZALEZ
“A positive result is always important for us. We have to continue on this path, we did well and I am very happy about this match. I want to help the team. I'm happy with my goal which gives me confidence, now we have to rest and concentrate on the next challenge on Sunday.”
MICHELE DI GREGORIO
"It was a night we needed, we managed to score four goals and not concede any. We are happy, winning leads to more wins and we were looking for this victory. We know we have to go to Monza and continue on this path. For me it's a special match, we'll work these days to prepare Sunday's game in the best possible way. We are Juve and we have to play every game to give our best and to win. We're a young group, we're on the right path even if we haven't yet managed to find the continuity we want."
