Locatelli: It is my dream to win the cup as the captain. Juventus DNA is a diligent training day after day

Football 9:20pm, 26 June 2025 66

After defeating Ain 5-0 in the first game of the Club World Cup, Juventus will face Vidard from Morocco tomorrow night. Before the game, Juventus captain Locatelli was interviewed by DAZN.

■ About coach Tudor's retention

Locatelli said: "He knows Juventus, knows Juventus' DNA, knows how to communicate with us, and knows how to convey his ideas. The attitude he showed after taking office is exactly what we need."

■ About his physical condition

"I feel much better, my ankle is still a little uncomfortable, but I am returning to my physical condition. I am quite satisfied with my current feeling, and there are many important games next. The teams here are very strong, and details determine success or failure. We are about to face a team full of passion and fighting spirit, and there are cheers from the audience on the spot."

■About the team's growth

"We are more like a whole now. Although this growth is achieved in difficulties, it is normal for a young team. We did a good job this year and experienced a trough, and we were even more united at that time. I always think that experience is important, but like the example of Paris Saint-Germain, young teams can still achieve results in an extremely fast-paced environment, so young cannot be an excuse."

■Talking about Juventus' captain's armband

"Being able to become the captain of the jersey I have worn since childhood makes me excited, this is a responsibility that I can feel every day. I want to be at any moment All have become role models for teammates. This is a valuable experience and exactly what I need. My strength has always been to maintain a balance in my heart even in difficult times and focus on my work. I work hard every day and finally achieved good results. Holding the trophy as a captain is part of my dream, and it would be incredible if I could do it at Juventus."

■ Challenge about the Club World Cup

"We have a very stable pace of the game now. Everyone's dream is to win the championship, but we have to fight one by one. We must make sure to qualify first and then analyze the next situation. We take this event very seriously because we are wearing this This is what a jersey has to do. My family? I miss my wife and son so much, and I will be a father again in September. I also convey peace and peace of mind to them from here. "

■Responsibility for Juventus Captain

" I have grown a lot at Juventus, and I have the honor of meeting many great captains here. At Juventus, you have different responsibilities. I look at how Chiellini, Bonucci and Danilo did it, and now it's time for me to take on the responsibilities they had before. I know I have to lead by example every day. I want to pass on what I learned from them to young players. "

■About the next dream?

"Holding the trophy as the captain is another dream I want to realize. In this Club World Cup? We can try hard, and the first thing we need to do is advance. This is an event we take seriously."

■About Ilditz's potential

"He is one of the most promising young players in European football, and he has a great family support. I know him very well and know his parents. He is a good kid with a motivated spirit, and we must cherish him well. Juventus' DNA is diligent training day after day."

■Which teammate impressed you the most?

"I was deeply impressed by Kevren Turam because he is a good person and has a strong desire to improve. He also has a good family and has very positive values. Although I always 'pull his ears' and his father agrees to do this (laughs), he has all the potential to be a top player."

■ About Gattuso becoming Italian head coach

"We are in touch, he used to be my coach. I think he is the most suitable head coach at this point in time. Putting aside the specific choices, he is the person who can bring more passion and energy, and maybe it is exactly what we need to strive for the World Cup."

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