New Juventus Manager Igor Tudor Reveals Tactical Changes Ahead Of Genoa Clash

‎At his first press conference on Thursday, Igor Tudor, the newly-appointed manager of Juventus, stressed the urgent need for tactical changes.

‎He aims to rejuvenate the team’s performances as they embark on a new chapter.

‎The former Croatia center-back was named Juventus manager shortly after Thiago Motta was dismissed on Sunday, following two consecutive heavy defeats in a disappointing season.

‎Currently, the Turin club sits fifth in Serie A, just one point away from the top four.

‎Tudor knows he is under pressure to turn things around, starting with the home game against mid-table Genoa on Saturday.

‎”We’ve started down a path of change with many new players, and this may have slowed the growth of the team. But when you’re at Juve, you have to win and grow quickly,” he told reporters.

‎”We need to work on everything and bring a sense of lightness. At the same time, we need to give something from a tactical perspective. But we need to go fast.”

‎The former Juve player added that he wanted an attacking team but with balance.

‎”We must not give up on anything. I want people to have fun. I always want to score one more goal. I like attacking with many (players), but I also don’t want to concede goals,” Tudor said.

‎”The work must be complete. Football must go in a direction that makes it even more interesting, but we must not neglect balance.”

‎He added that his vision for the club would require some time to implement.

‎”I can’t compare my Juve to others. I do my job. On Saturday, I hope to show the spirit that should never be missing. From a tactical point of view, it will take two to three weeks,” he said.

‎”Everyone needs to take responsibility. The captain will remain (Manuel) Locatelli. He has the right qualities to be the captain.”