Juventus coach Igor Tudor spoke to DAZN after his team`s victory over Lecce, sharing his analysis of the match. He stated, “I saw good things, an excellent first half, a good second half, although the last ten minutes were too nervous after that misplaced pass. However, compliments to the guys because they played a good game, scored two beautiful goals, and could have scored another 2-3. If the first half had ended 3 or 4-0, no one could have complained.”
Regarding the patient build-up play in the first half, Tudor commented on Yildiz`s goal, “It`s beautiful because in moving forward, there`s this third-man connection that concludes the play. It`s great that the players found each other in tight spaces. If you`re not strong, it doesn`t come off well. I`m really happy for them.”
Addressing the recurring issue of conceding headed goals from set pieces, he admitted, “It`s an important topic. We know we have some issues, partly due to our structure and some inexperience. These things can be excuses, but ultimately, we need to raise our attention and prepare better because games are decided on these details. It`s a learning experience. I told the guys that the last 10 minutes are a lesson, but we need to grow quickly and not repeat these mistakes.”
About Vlahovic`s recent performances and his two assists in the game, Tudor said, “He played a good game, only the goal was missing. He moved more than usual, he was involved, there was connection between the players, and he attacked the space more than in the first game. I`m sorry he didn`t score because he deserved a goal, but it`s okay. It`s fine like this, we move forward.”
On Koopmeiners` condition, Tudor noted, “He had a tendon issue, but he was happy with the goal. He moved well, I saw more energy in his legs. I liked him, he moved everywhere. I`m happy because this goal gives him more confidence.”
When asked about Juventus` advantage in the Champions League race, Tudor concluded, “I don`t know, I don`t know. I don`t like comparing ourselves to others. We need to focus on ourselves. Looking at what others do distracts you from yourself. You always need to compete against yourself, for individual and team growth. All calculations are practically useless for a player and for a team.”