Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli admits PSV needed qualification for the Champions League Spherical of 16 ‘extra’ than the Bianconeri: ‘We’re all accountable.’
Juventus suffered a , going through elimination from the Champions League knockout playoff.
“It hurts a lot as a result of we had it in our palms and threw away a qualification. We’re all accountable,” Juventus captain Locatelli informed Prime Video Italia.
“Now, we have to come collectively and get out of this second, but it surely hurts lots. Proper now, I don’t have a proof. They performed higher than us. They needed it extra. The pitch at all times speaks, the remaining is simply discuss,” Locatelli continued.
“The pitch stated they deserved to win. We have to look one another within the eyes and perceive what went incorrect.”
Locatelli: ‘PSV needed it extra’ than Juventus
Will Juventus want to alter their plans after this exit, particularly since qualification for the Spherical of 16 was the membership’s minimal goal?
“That’s a query for the membership; now we have to coach at our greatest and be out there,” stated Locatelli.
“This defeat hurts, and we should attempt to get again into the Champions League subsequent yr.”
What’s going to he inform his teammates now?
“I don’t suppose there’s a lot to say proper now,” Locatelli replied.
“Those that have been right here longer must take accountability. Solely collectively, by way of onerous work and dedication, can we get by way of moments like this. It hurts, however now we have to provide our all.”
Juventus will meet Cagliari away within the subsequent Serie A match. The Bianconeri at the moment sit 4th within the standings, stage on factors with Lazio.
Juventus’ Champions League exit means just one Serie A membership will likely be concerned within the Champions League Spherical of 16: defending Italian champions Inter.
The Nerazzurri will meet PSV or Feyenoord within the subsequent part. The Dutch sides eradicated Juventus and Milan, respectively. The draw will happen this coming Friday.
