Juventus coach Igor Tudor identifies courage, luck, and a strong team performance as crucial factors in beating Real Madrid in the Club World Cup Round of 16.
Juventus coach Igor Tudor believes his team needs to seize the opportunity to beat Real Madrid in the Club World Cup Round of 16. According to Tudor, the Bianconeri will require five key elements to emerge victorious: running a lot, making no mistakes, believing in themselves, having courage, and a bit of luck.
Tudor acknowledged that facing Real Madrid isn’t ideal, but he’s confident in his team’s abilities. “We truly believe in ourselves,” he said. “It’s going to be a tough game against a prestigious team.” The coach praised Real Madrid’s recent performance, highlighting the impact of coach Xabi Alonso’s tactics.
Tudor also mentioned that Federico Gatti’s availability is uncertain after the Italian defender didn’t train with the team on Monday. However, the coach hinted that Gatti could still be available for the match.
To beat Real Madrid, Tudor emphasized the importance of a strong team performance, stating, “We prepared differently from the match against Manchester City, but now we have to look ahead.” He encouraged his players to view the match as an opportunity, saying, “Everyone dreams of beating Real Madrid.”