On the eve of Juventus’ debut at the Club World Cup, Nicolò Savona shared his thoughts and excitement with Tuttosport (as quoted by IlBianconero) , offering insight into the team’s mood, his personal journey, and the challenges ahead.
Preparation for the Club World Cup
“We have prepared a lot to face this kind of competition. We are training at our best, pushing hard as always. Being here is a great satisfaction for us, because not all teams were invited…”
The Team’s Spirit
“It’s true, we’ve played a lot of matches this year, but in the locker room there’s the same enthusiasm as at the start of the season. It’s an exciting opportunity.”
Savona’s First Year at Juventus
“An assessment of my first year at Juve? I’m happy. Through ups and downs, I’ve played a lot, and that’s wonderful. I never thought I’d make so many appearances in my first year in Serie A. With Motta, I played as a full-back, while now I’ve taken the field several times as the third defender. It’s a role I already played in Next Gen. I’ve never played as the central defender in a back three, but I am completely at the coach’s disposal.”
Facing Al Ain
“We have studied them with videos: they’re a team not to be underestimated, because they play in a league completely different from ours. To beat them, we’ll have to focus on ourselves and play our game.”
The Dream Goal
“If I had to choose between scoring a goal in the Champions League or one in the Club World Cup final? I’d pick the second, as long as it’s decisive for the victory.”
Contract Renewal and Personal Satisfaction
“It’s a huge satisfaction: I’ve been at Juve since I was eight years old, so reaching this milestone can only make me happy.”
