Juventus confronted a tricky problem final night time towards Bologna, conceding a objective nearly instantly after supervisor Thiago Motta was despatched off. The Bianconeri had been determined to win the sport, as they had been already falling behind within the Serie A title race. Sadly for them, Bologna scored their second objective shortly after the incident, placing Juve in a extra precarious place. Nevertheless, Juventus confirmed resilience and rallied late within the match, salvaging a 2-2 draw thanks to 2 objectives, together with a dramatic late strike by Samuel Mbangula.
This efficiency, paradoxically, appeared to enhance after Motta’s dismissal from the sidelines. Observers famous how the Juventus gamers thrived beneath much less strain with out the fixed affect of their supervisor. Ubaldo Righetti, a revered soccer pundit, commented on this dynamic as quoted by Tuttojuve. He stated, “With the microphones off, did I say that Juve performed higher after Motta’s expulsion? It’s true, they didn’t really feel the strain from their coach. And likewise the place of some gamers, as a result of firstly of the championship, Yildiz performed as an attacking midfielder, extra central, and Mbangula was a winger. In the present day they got here in, they’re quick, fast, motivated gamers, however Motta additionally performs on motivation, on this reality.”
Righetti additionally famous potential flaws in Motta’s managerial method, saying, “Motta may be very effectively ready, he’s good, nevertheless it offers me the impression that typically he desires to indicate that his concepts are stronger than the gamers.”
For Juve, the draw represents one other missed alternative, leaving them additional adrift within the title race. Their incapacity to capitalise on winnable video games continues to boost questions on their type and title ambitions.
