Ivan Juric wants to dispel derby taboo: Juventus warned
Ivan Juric’s statements ahead of Torino-Juventus
In the 32nd day of Serie A, Torino will face Juventus in the derby della Mole. On the eve of the match, granata coach Ivan Juric, among the various topics discussed in the press conference, tried to identify the key factors to dispel what has become a real tabù for him, as evidenced by the fact that he has not managed to win a single stracittadina during this three-year experience on the bench of Urbano Cairo's club.
"The&39;importance of a match is based on what it means to the fans and this match means so much to them, so for us è mega important. We are in a great moment and we can do it. In Genoa è something similar happened to me as a player, then after the first derby won in a dirty way we didnù t stop. I want the players to take the field with the knowledge that they can do it. In the first leg it was a balanced first half, then in the second half they unlocked it on set pieces and when they go ahead they have great rip-offs on the restart. We will have to be effective in turning the action around and have quality; technique and polish to score and then manage the lead" began the Croatian coach.
"At the"first derby I arrived in a bad moment of the team, now, however, we are very different. My experience at Toro è was great, but not being able to win even one out of five stracittadina è a stain. It's a special game and I, as well as the whole team, have a great desire to win. The boys are very well and would like to get a joy that would be more than deserved" continued the former Genoa coach.
"In these derbies of mine, out of 9 goals we took 7 on set pieces. With them, whatever you do you risk because they have impressive physical strength and quality hitters. We tried to defend both zone and man-to-man and it always went wrong for us. I expect more responsibilityà from my players, in free kicks so much counts the willà not to take goals" continued the granata coach.
In conclusion, Ivan Juric è dwelt on the condition of his players: "Ilic è just returned to the group, so he could be a solution only in the game in progress. We don’t have great hitters in the set-pieces, but Vojvoda and Rodriguez did quite well. In attack Sanabria and Okereke are the only possibilities we have to pair with Zapata. They are two players with different characteristics and I will make a decision after finishing".
