Locatelli expresses what ‘must not occur again’ as Juventus triumph over Roma
TURIN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC is confronted by Sebastiano Esposito of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on November 29, 2025, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Manuel Locatelli emphasizes that Juventus must avoid displaying the same mentality they had in the first half against Napoli at the beginning of December and is pleased with the character the team exhibited against Roma this evening. Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Roma at the Allianz Stadium tonight, moving just one point behind the Giallorossi in the Serie A standings. “As I have always mentioned, we need to focus on winning matches, then we’ll evaluate our position in March. The key factor was to cultivate a winning momentum and build confidence,” Locatelli stated in a press conference covered by Football Italia. “Winning games boosts self-esteem, allowing us to accomplish feats we couldn’t before. We must maintain this approach without overanalyzing. “We remained competitive, didn’t take many risks, and demonstrated the appropriate mindset. We won battles and played excellently in terms of team spirit.” Luciano Spalletti remarked that Juventus players often underestimate their own strength. “He mentions this to us. The coach’s background is impressive, so we must heed his guidance,” Locatelli contended. “We are cohesive as a team, enjoy each other’s company, and adhere to the coach’s instructions.” Juventus has emerged victorious in six of their last seven matches across various competitions and have achieved a three-match winning streak following a 2-1 defeat away to Napoli in early December. “After facing Napoli, we reviewed the mistakes we made against a formidable opponent, addressing a few individual errors,” Locatelli mentioned. “We didn’t replicate our first-half performance against Napoli, with that mentality, as it’s something that must not take place again.” Gleison Bremer and Francisco Conceiçao were outstanding performers on the field at Allianz Stadium this evening. Juventus’ upcoming Serie A encounter is an away match against Pisa on December 27, while Roma will face Genoa at home on December 29.
Published: 2025-12-20 23:04:00
source: football-italia.net
