Juventus director Beppe Marotta said dropping Alvaro Morata against Manchester City was “a decision pondered carefully.”
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“I am not amazed by Morata’s absence, but let us not forget a game lasts 90 minutes,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium.
Juventus director Beppe Marotta said dropping Alvaro Morata against Manchester City was “a decision pondered carefully.”
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“I am not amazed by Morata’s absence, but let us not forget a game lasts 90 minutes,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium.
“Massimiliano Allegri’s decision was pondered carefully. Nobody can doubt Morata’s quality and he is one of the best young players in circulation.”
Paulo Dybala partners Mario Mandzukic instead with Alex Sandro and Stephan Lichtsteiner wide in a 3-5-2 system.
“It will be a difficult match, Manchester City have genuine champions in their squad and must be faced with respect, albeit knowing we can do well.
“We must know how to interpret games like this in an extremely positive way.”