Motta’s three requests for Juventus after Champions League exit | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Thiago Motta addressed the Juventus squad on Friday after a painful Champions League exit, asking for ‘extra efforts, more intensity, and runs’.

The Bianconeri are preparing for the next Serie A game against Cagliari on Sunday.

They lost 3-1 to PSV Eindhoven this past Wednesday, facing elimination from the Champions League knockout playoff.

As reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, Motta gave his players a day off on Thursday to digest the disappointing result in the Netherlands, but Friday’s training session began with the coach’s speech to the team.

Motta’s three requests for Juventus after Champions League exit

epa11908472 Renato Veiga of Juventus FC leaves the pitch due to injury during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 2nd leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Juventus FC in Eindhoven, Netherlands, 19 February 2025. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL

According to the report, Motta analysed the many individual and team errors made against PSV, but also had three requests for the team.

Motta demanded an extra effort to reach Atalanta in third and cement a fourth placement, which grants a vital Champions League spot for 2025-26.

Motta also expects to see more intensity and more runs from his players.

According to the report, Motta didn’t even need to clear the air with Manuel Locatelli or Andrea Cambiaso. At the same time, however, Gazzetta claims that players appreciate Motta’s tactical ideas but sometimes do not agree with his methods.