A few days ago, the legend Gianluigi Buffon had strong words when talking about his Juventus and Thiago Motta. The former emblematic goalkeeper of the Italian selection had criticized the team’s lack of personality at times. “In this Juventus, we must centralize leadership towards the style of play and the coach. The players are of excellent quality, as Juventus demands, but they must not become mere executors of something asked of them. They must also have the personality to make certain choices that sometimes go beyond the instructions. The team lacks personality, but that is normal, it is a renewed team which has decided to adopt a conviction which could be right, which is centered on the style of play. The coach is the one who demonstrates the more leadership”he said. An analysis which inevitably provoked a reaction.
This Friday, at a press conference, Thiago Motta was questioned about this release. And the former PSG player tried to play down the situation. “I take Buffon’s words with respect and I listen to them attentively, also because I know him and we have shared a lot. I will always thank him for what he did with me and for this club: I know that every time he speaks, he does it because he loves Juventus. All his words always have the intention of building something good. We are all leaders, on and off the field, whatever our age, everyone has a fundamental role”he said. A way to avoid controversy…
