In an exclusive interview with Sky Sport Italia, Juventus defender Kalulu delves into the different performances of his team in the league and the Champions League, and shares his journey since joining Juve. In the face of the team's consecutive draws in the league and outstanding play in the Champions League, Kalulu showed optimism and resilience, while expressing his trust and gratitude to the coaching team.
Calullo began by acknowledging that the past week has been difficult for Juventus, with intensive and challenging matches. However, he emphasized that the atmosphere in the team remains positive, with everyone focused on their work and committed to self-improvement and team progress. In response to the team's difficulties on the offensive side of the ball, Kalulu believes that defensive solidity is the foundation of the team, and he also emphasized the importance of the role of the strikers and midfielders in the defense, demonstrating the team's overall thinking.
Talking about his personal experience at Juve, Kalulu said that his difficult season at Milan did not affect his play at Juve. He thanked the good pre-season form that earned him a chance to play, and emphasized the importance of hard work and self-improvement. In response to questions about his early form, Kalulu responded with a strong performance, demonstrating his professionalism and self-confidence.
Speaking about coach Thiago Motta, Kalulu said that the coach gave his players full trust and freedom to play, an atmosphere that made him feel comfortable and inspired him to perform at his best. Coach Motta's tactical arrangements and psychological adjustment have injected new energy into the team, allowing Juve to remain competitive against different opponents.
Regarding the different performance of the team in the league and the Champions League, Kalulu believes that this is mainly due to the difference in the strength of the opponents and the nature of the game. He emphasized that the season is long and it takes time to integrate the new players into the team, so the team needs to be patient and keep trying to find a solution at the same time. He believes that as long as the whole team is united and works hard, they will be able to achieve good results in any competition.
Finally, Kalulu expressed his pride and sense of responsibility as a member of Juventus. He knows that the history and honor of Juventus have given them the mission and responsibility to do their best to fight for the victory, both in the league and the Champions League. This strong desire to win and team spirit will be an important motivation for Juventus to move forward in future matches.
