The stand-in manager has stated that the win over Napoli is testament to the fact that the team is united, and working in the same direction.
Massimo Carrera has dedicated the Supercoppa Italiana victory over Napoli to the banned Juventus manager Antonio Conte, and has also thanked his boys for making them all proud.
The League Champions downed the Coppa Italia winners in the recent season opener at the famous Bird’s Best stadium in Beijing.
The competition remained 2-2 at the 90 minutes mark, but took a controversial turn when two of the Partenopei players were sent off before the match reached the extra-time.
The Old Lady took the advantage and an own goal followed by another from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mirko-Vucinic-c26024 in the extra-time, saw the game end with the score at 4-2.
Carrera was adamant that Juventus’ stunning performance despite the absence of their manager proves that all the players and the coaching staff are on the same wavelength, and are working well together.
The stand-in for the Bianconeri manager was asked if he had any communication with Conte, to which he maintained that there never came a need for that because things went as planned for them.
While talking to the press, the 48-year-old said:
“Naturally our first thought goes to the Coach. We showed that we are united, all working in the same direction and know what we want. Did Conte communicate with me? No, it all went cleanly and as planned.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 were two-men down at the end of the 90 minutes, and their furious reaction also saw coach Walter Mazzarri get suspended, leading Napoli to boycott the presentation ceremony.
Carrera was of the view that the Partenopei’s punishment was deserved, and stressed upon the fact that they faced fouls and obstructions from the opposition’s players throughout the game.
The Conte’s assistant went on to stress upon the importance of traits like motivation and preservation, and insisted that such qualities matter more to the club than new signings.
“I saw Napoli chasing us down, trying to systematically foul and obstruct play when in front. Juve need these characteristics, motivation, grit and concentration, and then any more players are down to the club.”
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