Thiago Motta: ‘More Juventus bodies in the box’ and midfield picks

Thiago Motta was pleased with Juventus' 2-1 Champions League play-off victory over PSV Eindhoven but acknowledged areas for improvement, particularly in getting more players into attacking positions.

Juventus took the lead through Weston McKennie before Ivan Perisic set up an equalizer for Lloyd Kelly. A late winner from Samuel Mbangula secured the victory for the Bianconeri, who now take a slim advantage into the second leg on February 19.

Motta emphasized the need for continued improvement in pressing and attacking movement, defending his rotational approach in midfield. He also praised substitutes like Dusan Vlahovic for their contributions, highlighting the importance of a collective team effort.

The win marks Juventus’ third consecutive victory under Motta, a positive sign as they aim to progress further in the Champions League.