Juventus Sporting Director Francois Modesto has publicly backed coach Igor Tudor amidst a concerning run of seven games without a win. Speaking ahead of Juventus's Serie A clash with Lazio, Modesto affirmed the club's confidence in the Croatian coach's work.
Modesto Defends Tudor's Position
"Tudor is our coach, and we are very confident in his work and very happy with him," Modesto stated firmly, addressing concerns about Tudor's future at the club. The match against Lazio is seen as crucial for Juventus to return to winning ways.
New Signings and Team Dynamics
Modesto also discussed the integration of new players, highlighting their positive impact on the squad. "The very positive thing is that they have integrated very well into the group, they have been very well received by the guys, and they have always done well in the other teams," he said, referring to players like Openda and David. He expressed hope that these players would contribute goals to the team.
Vlahovic's Leadership
He also praised Dusan Vlahovic's professionalism and leadership within the team, noting his positive relationship with the new attacking players. Juventus started with two strikers (David and Vlahovic) for the first time in the league this season.
Lazio Fans Protest Against President Lotito
Meanwhile, during the Lazio-Juventus match, Lazio fans protested against their president, Lotito, displaying banners expressing their discontent.