Thiago Motta identifies what Juventus lacked in 2-2 draw against Fiorentina | OneFootball

Thiago Motta insists Juventus had to be more clinical and score the third goal against Fiorentina: ‘I don’t believe in bad luck.’

Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw by Fiorentina at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday.

The Bianconeri remain unbeaten in Serie A this season, but they have now collected 11 draws.

During his post-match interviews, Motta said defensive errors were not the reasons why Juventus failed to win today.

“We always tried to attack to score the third goal. We had to score the third to kill off the game, but we left them the chance to remain in the game,” he told Sky Sport Italia (via Ilbianconero.com).

Thiago Motta identifies what Juventus lacked in 2-2 draw against Fiorentina

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 29: Referee Maurizio Mariani speaks with Raffaele Palladino, Head Coach of Fiorentina, and Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, following a break in play due to chants from Fiorentina fans towards Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus (not pictured) during the Serie A match between Juventus and Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“I would not focus on that [defensive errors]. We had a few more days to rest, so there was energy, but we didn’t kill off the game. We had to manage the game differently. We conceded too much at the back, but they are a quality team. Ultimately, the result counts, and we could not score an extra goal.

“We had many good moments today, and we would have deserved to score the third goal. This is what we lacked today,” continued the former midfielder.

“We managed the defensive phase well in other games, including against Manchester City. Today we had to score the third to kill off the game. We have lads like Khephren Manu, Savo, Francisco and Koopmeiners who have a desire to go ahead and score goals. They can drag the others as well.

“We must be more clinical and improve. That’s where you make a difference.”

During a post-match press conference attended by Football Italia, Motta added: “I don’t believe in bad luck. We should have killed off the game and don’t leave a chance to the opponent. I don’t believe in bad luck. I believe in merit.”

Juventus are now off to Saudi Arabia, where they will meet Milan in the Supercoppa semifinal on January 3.

Juventus have 11 draws and seven victories in Serie A this season.

Their next league game is the Turin derby against Torino on January 11.