Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli shared their thoughts after Juventus’ 1-0 victory over Genoa, a match that marked the debut of new coach Igor Tudor. Speaking to DAZN (as quoted by IlBianconero) , both players highlighted the team’s renewed energy and determination under Tudor’s leadership.
Kenan Yildiz’s Reflections
Yildiz, who scored the decisive goal in the match, expressed his joy but maintained a humorous perspective on his unique scoring style. “Goal? Good,” he said with a laugh. “But I hope to score normal goals too. I’m happy, we’re happy, and we’re a group—we need to keep working.”
The young midfielder also took a moment to acknowledge the impact of both coaches during this transitional period. “I also want to say thank you to the mister [Thiago Motta]. Tudor has brought new energy.”
Manuel Locatelli on Team Spirit
Locatelli echoed Yildiz’s sentiments about Tudor’s influence, emphasizing the importance of moving forward as a united team. “We need to stay focused. The mister [Thiago Motta] deserves thanks because he gave his all, but now it’s a new chapter. We have to give our maximum effort.”
He praised Tudor for instilling a sense of commitment and passion for the Juventus shirt. “Tudor has brought energy and asked us for maximum dedication to the jersey. We’re a healthy group, with strong young players who need to learn to work for this shirt. I believe we can achieve good results.”
