Giuseppe Marotta about Juventus in Februari

Giuseppe Marotta - Juventus General Director


About the team
“I can’t explain how this team manages to express themselves against the “big” sides and often emerge victorious, whilst against the mid table teams they melt and lack application. I would say that there are psychological problems, often composure is lacking, especially when we can’t immediately breach the opposition’s defence. At that point we get anxious which breeds fear. The staff not up to the task? We have paved the way for a new cycle with a renewal. Next summer we will work also on the team. But this is not an excuse. At this moment the responsibility is shared among everyone, the club, the manager and the player. We need to rediscover the remedy among us and avoid pointing the finger at anyone.” (juventus.com)


“I think we have a mental block, as once we concede a goal, the players get sucked into this vortex of fear and can’t get out of it,” 
“With all due respect for Bologna, we could’ve recovered from the opening goal, but we fell apart. I see the team is totally splintered. The memories of last season are precipitating that fear and this is the result.”
“It is inexplicable that this side can beat Milan and Inter, then drop so many points against inferior teams.” (football-italia.net)


About Del Neri
“Del Neri has not given signs that he is losing control this season, but we are trying to understand if the situation is about to precipitate,” said Marotta.
“The Coach is up for review, as we all are, because we are all responsible for this. We are not thinking of a pre-match training camp as punishment, but could do it to best prepare for Saturday’s game against Milan." (football-italia.net)


About Fans
“The fans have every reason to complain, as Juventus must give their all. However, finding scapegoats is not right either.”
“The fans expect a great deal from us and that is only right. We are not credible right now and must get back to that level. We cannot target big goals, so will just try to end the season as well as possible. Let’s not set any targets, as that could be psychologically counter-productive." (football-italia.net)


About Del Piero
“Agnelli has said many times that the door is always open for him – concluded Marotta – Alessandro has responded clearly and so he can be considered as a Juve player for next season. All clubs need to evaluate the economical situation. We’ve explained our ideas and he gave his answer. The renewal of his contract can be considered in a positive light.” (juventus.com)