Juventus, Locatelli: Fired up to face Modric and De Bruyne | OneFootball

Manuel Locatelli is preparing to live his fifth consecutive season with Juventus, once again wearing the captain's armband. Interviewed exclusively by Sky Sport, the Bianconero midfielder took stock of the summer preparation, the team group, and the challenges awaiting the Italian champions.

Juventus, Locatelli: “Charged and ready to fight. I will challenge Modric and De Bruyne with pride”

“On Sunday, the championship starts again and we are charged, full of energy,” Locatelli began. “Last season was long, but we had an intense preparation, also in Germany, and now we feel ready”. The midfielder emphasized the importance of daily work: “Mister Tudor asks us for intensity and discipline, but he knows the DNA of Juventus. We start from a good base”.

The role of captain and the previous season

Locatelli recalled the key moment of the previous season, when he scored the decisive penalty in Venice that guaranteed qualification for the Champions League: «That ball was heavy, but as a captain, you have to take responsibility. Now, in front of us, there is a new season with new goals».

Objectives and team spirit

«At Juventus, we always work to achieve the maximum in every competition», he explained. «There are great teams in front of and next to us, but we must not make calculations: we have to work hard, following the DNA of this company». Locatelli also spoke about the group: «We have great teammates, the new ones have integrated well, and the team spirit is fundamental. Bremer is back and is an important reinforcement».

Challenges in midfield

With the arrival of Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne, Locatelli does not hide his admiration for two world champions: «Facing them is an honor. I have already had the chance to exchange a few words with them, and every comparison is an opportunity for growth. There would be many things to learn».

The promise to the fans

«The promise is clear: here we work, we sweat, and we pedal. We will give our maximum on the field», Locatelli concluded. «No other words are needed except for that determination that belongs to the DNA of Juventus».

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