Turkiye head coach Vincenzo Montella is a fan of each Thiago Motta and Kenan Yildiz, however is anticipating extra from each.
The Bianconeri have been enduring an underwhelming marketing campaign, as they at present reside fifth within the Serie A desk, thus falling in need of their minimal goal, which is ending within the Prime 4.
The Outdated Woman additionally completed in a disenchanted twentieth place within the Champions League group-stage desk, however they’re seeking to make up for it by qualifying for the Spherical of 16 on the expense of PSV Eindhoven. They’ve already acquired a slim benefit by profitable the primary leg 2-1 at house.
Nonetheless, Montella insists far more had been anticipated from Juventus this season, however notes that the damage disaster might have hindered Motta’s work.
“I anticipated extra, as a result of I actually respect Thiago Motta as a coach,” mentioned the legendary Roma striker in his interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport by way of IlBianconero.
“Nonetheless, he needed to cope with a number of accidents abruptly, which penalised gamers from whom we must always have anticipated extra.”
Montella was additionally requested about his nationwide staff pupil Yildiz. The Turikye boss heaped reward on {the teenager} however urged him to change into extra deadly within the field.
“It’s been a optimistic expertise to date for Kenan. He’s performed quite a bit and proven his monumental qualities. He’s a rare expertise, he’s solely 19, and enjoying for Juve weighs on him.
“You’ll be able to’t count on him to have the consistency of a veteran. He is aware of easy methods to do many issues, together with chasing down the opponent, however he has to enhance in lots of others.
“He must be extra decisive by way of objectives and assists. Be extra aggressive within the remaining 16 metres. He should additionally rating ‘soiled’ objectives.
“However he’s a participant who’s stunning to look at and might play as a winger like within the nationwide staff, as a second striker or as an attacking midfielder. I’m happy together with his growth.”
