Ex-Juventus coach Fabio Capello believes Thiago Motta should adapt to his participant’s traits and insists Dusan Vlahovic should be required to attain targets somewhat than hyperlink up with the remainder of the crew, as Joshua Zirkzee does.
The Bianconeri are nonetheless unbeaten in Serie A, however they’ve collected 12 attracts in 19 league matches and are nonetheless three factors beneath the highest 4 with a recreation in hand.
In addition they have a tricky fixture listing with video games towards direct opponents Atalanta, Milan and Napoli arising in Serie A.
“I’d by no means anticipate Juventus to be so behind, particularly contemplating the membership and coach’s agency selections in the summertime, beginning with Chiesa’s sale,” Capello
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Capello provides recommendation to Motta, warns Juventus about Vlahovic-Zirkzee ‘error’
“The crew’s identification remains to be unclear. They didn’t concede a lot at first of the season, however they struggled to attain. Now it’s the opposite means round,” continued Capello.
“The sensation is that the play is just too sluggish and that it’s straightforward for opponents to seek out changes.”
Is there any recommendation he’d give to Thiago Motta?
“Don’t assume solely about your concept of soccer and adapt to the gamers’ traits. The identical is true for some other coach, not solely Motta,” Capello replied.
That is notably true of Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus finest scorer this season, who remains to be someway struggling to adapt below Motta as he’s been subbed off 12 instances already.
“Vlahovic isn’t a link-up striker, which the coach would really like,” famous Capello.
“Nevertheless, he stays probably the greatest centre-forwards contained in the field. The error is to assume that Vlahovic can hyperlink up with the remainder of the crew, like Zirkzee. Vlahovic should be required to attain targets.”
Zirkzee remains to be believed to be Motta’s very best striker, and there have been rumours that the pair might reunite in Turin in January. Nonetheless,
“He’s a very good participant. If they’re on the lookout for him, it means they’re satisfied he might help,” mentioned Capello.
One other underperforming Juventus participant is Teun Koopmeiners.
“His performances aren’t on the identical stage as his time at Atalanta, and he’s doing all he can to emerge,” famous Capello.
“For the second, he goes across the pitch with out discovering the suitable place. He would profit from a purpose towards his former membership to take a little bit of stress off himself.”
The ex-coach sees a similarity between Koop and a former Milan participant he coached at San Siro.
“Kluivert arrived at Milan with large expectations after the Ajax years, however he struggled to settle in,” concluded the ex-Milan boss.
“He undoubtedly had expertise, and it’s not a coincidence that he continued scoring persistently as soon as he joined Barcelona.”
