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, 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.”
