Riccardo Trevisani and Sandro Sabatini clash over Thiago Motta’s Juventus tactics on pressing

The Juventus-Roma match marked the first time under Thiago Motta’s leadership that the Bianconeri didn’t deliver a standout performance.

During a broadcast of Pressing on Mediaset, a heated discussion unfolded between football analysts Riccardo Trevisani and Sandro Sabatini over Motta’s coaching approach.

Trevisani argued that Motta’s tactics are far from simple, noting, “There are complicated mechanisms and basic ones; Thiago Motta’s approach is not basic.

” Sabatini countered, emphasizing a straightforward approach to the game: “You don’t need to make it complicated; just play football.”

The debate grew more intense as Trevisani defended Motta’s strategy, illustrating with a specific play involving Yildiz and Vlahovic, while Sabatini criticized the time it might take for the team to adapt.

“If you need a year to learn how to execute, you’re not on the right path,” Sabatini said, suggesting that immediate improvement is crucial.

Trevisani responded by highlighting Juventus’ lack of growth in recent years and the need for change, which Motta is trying to implement.

“The last three years haven’t seen growth, so trying to improve in a year is already an advantage,” he argued, referencing the club’s performance under former coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The exchange reflects broader concerns about Juventus’ direction under Motta, as fans and pundits alike debate whether his complex tactics will lead to long-term success or hinder the team’s progress in the short term.