Motta: Balance and Intensity key against Fiorentina | OneFootball

Coach Thiago Motta spoke to the press in the conference room of the Allianz Stadium ahead of Juventus’ encounter with Fiorentina tomorrow evening.

Attention turns to Fiorentina

“Our sole focus is on Fiorentina. We will face a strong team, with a very knowledgeable coach who has always done a great job. Fiorentina have quality players and are excellently organised. Although they were unsuccessful in the last two matches, they still come into the game off the back of a series of important victories. It will be fundamental for us to put in a balanced performance at a high intensity, whilst maintaining our concentration throughout.

Recovery and fitness

“The players are doing well. Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez, Danilo and Teun Koopmeiners are all back with the squad. Nico Gonzalez trained separately due to a fatigue, but he did well today.

Focus on attack and set pieces

“I don't think possession is the only key to winning. Many other things count, like intensity and balance. Against Manchester City we showed that you can win in different ways. With Fiorentina we will have to be careful, they are dangerous in transition. From set pieces, Koopmeiners is our leading marksman: he is five from five. Douglas Luiz and Dusan Vlahovic also take them very well.”