Juventus supervisor Igor Tudor outlined the components that prompted him to introduce some adjustments to his formation within the 1-1 draw towards Bologna.
The Bianconeri began the direct Champions League showdown on a excessive be aware, with Khephren Thuram giving the guests an early lead. Nevertheless, the momentum modified after the interval, and Remo Freuler’s strike earned the Emilians a beneficial draw that saved the 2 sides (together with Roma and Lazio) separated by a single level.
Bologna & Juventus share the spoils
After the competition, Tudor defined that he determined to change from his common 3-4-2-1 formation to play with a 3-5-2 lineup led by Randal Kolo Muani and Nicolas Gonzalez as a result of quite a few absentees, and in addition so as to add some depth in midfield towards a bodily facet like Bologna.
“We had ready in a different way to most different matches, with a 3-5-2 formation transferring into areas and battling bodily,” mentioned the Croatian in his post-match interview with DAZN through Soccer Italia.
“We all know this can be a Bologna facet that was constructed over a number of years, they’ve a particular kind of soccer, fuelled by enthusiasm, particularly on residence turf, that made me resolve to arrange it this manner. It’s a great level, I’m proud of a strong lead to a stadium the place everybody struggled.
“With so many issues, accidents, bans, we did properly,” added Tudor.
“We all know Bologna assault you man for man, they’re a really bodily facet, so we opted for this method. Clearly, one all the time desires to play his soccer and take the initiative, however with all these issues we had, typically it is advisable make adjustments.”
Igor Tudor explains Juventus method
Juventus have been with out the injured Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly, in addition to the suspended Kenan Yildiz. Therefore, Tudor insisted {that a} draw isn’t a horrible outcome based mostly on the circumstances.
“The lads gave their all and whenever you work this difficult to stability Bologna’s depth, it takes one thing out of your sharpness. We created alternatives, however we’re content material with the purpose, all issues thought of.”
“I mentioned earlier than kick-off that regardless of the outcome, nothing might be determined tonight. I’m saying the identical towards Lazio, one sport can not resolve all the pieces when there are such a lot of groups crammed collectively in just a few factors.
“On the finish of the day, the fixtures that appear simpler on paper is likely to be essentially the most tough. Everyone seems to be difficult for one thing at this stage of the season, particularly the final towards Venezia,” concluded the Juventus supervisor.
