Kalulu insists Juventus have forgotten their past results and want NEC win | OneFootball

Juventus face NEC in the Europa League this evening as they begin their European campaign against a tricky Dutch team, and they need to put their last two matches behind them.

At the weekend, one of their own players scored a late goal to inflict a 3-2 defeat on them as they visited Sassuolo in Serie A. They had also failed to win their previous game, ending that match with a 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Juventus Need a Response in Europe

Juve have hit a rough patch too early in the season, and their first European match of the campaign provides an opportunity to give their fans something to be happy about. The Bianconeri will be looking for a response after their recent results.

This Juve team is one of the best in the Italian game, but they are currently punching below their weight. Their season needs to improve as quickly as possible, and a strong start to their European campaign would give them an opportunity to restore confidence.

The Bianconeri will be playing in front of their own fans, and the home support should help them as they look to beat NEC this evening. Juventus know that they cannot afford another disappointing result as they try to change the direction of their season.

Pierre Kalulu expects the team to respond positively and insists that the poor results from their recent matches are now behind them. The Frenchman believes the players must concentrate entirely on the next challenge.

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Kalulu Focused on NEC

Kalulu believes there is no benefit in dwelling on what has already happened, with Juventus needing to focus on their European opener. He said via Football Italia:

“We’re always focused on the next one because that’s the only one that matters. We can’t change what’s happened in the past. Our only desire is to play tomorrow.”

His comments underline the mentality Juventus need as they prepare to face NEC. The players cannot change the results against Sassuolo and AC Milan, so their immediate task is to produce a better performance on the European stage.

With home advantage behind them, Juve will hope to begin their campaign with a victory and use the match as an opportunity to put their recent struggles firmly behind them.