Whereas followers and pundits may disagree on the quantity of duty that falls on the supervisor’s shoulders, at the least most would agree Thiago Motta might have achieved higher on the subject of managing the second leg in opposition to PSV Eindhoven.
Juventus headed to the Netherlands with a slim but necessary benefit in hand having gained the primary leg of the Champions League play-off spherical at dwelling by two objectives to at least one. However whereas the primary half went easily, the sport plan collapsed after the break, particularly with the Dutch elevating the tempo.
Peter Bosz’s males went on to assert a 2-1 win after 90 minutes earlier than confirming their superiority in extra-time and qualifying with a 4-3 rating on combination.
Due to this fact, La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Fabio Russo identifies 5 tactical blunders Motta commited in the course of the contest.
Initially, the supply notes how PSV are glorious at going ahead, however could be shaky on the again. Due to this fact, Juventus would have most likely discovered success had they been extra adventurous, however as a substitute determined to sit down again and invite their opponents into their very own space.
Russo additionally puzzled why Motta didn’t begin with Yildiz who ought to have been contemporary after solely that includes for a cameo in opposition to Inter on Sunday. He additionally determined to drop Khephren Thuram in favour of Teun Koopmeiners who had a fever by his personal admission.
The previous Bologna coach was additionally hesitant together with his substitutions, which was additionally famous by Paolo Di Canio who described him as confused, particularly after delaying the entree of Thuram and Samuel Mbangula.
On one other be aware, the journalist blames the Juventus technical workers for the gamers’ athletic situation, as they didn’t sustain with PSV’s tempo within the second half. Furthermore, Russo suggests Veiga’s enjoying time might have been managed higher, as his fixed appearances might have performed a job in his harm.
Lastly, the columnist notes the Bianconeri stay psychologically feeble as they as soon as once more squandered the lead, so he believes Motta has to this point didn’t insert psychological toughness inside the crew.
