Torino Coach Juric Ahead of Derby: “Belotti May Play from the Start”

Torino boss Ivan Jurić spoke about the Derby della Mole against Juventus in his most recent press conference: “The team is prepared and concentrated. We want to play a great game and we have been working this way all week, with the right boost. We are ready and we are aware of the importance of the game.”

The coach commented on the last two games of his side: “Before the international break, we lived our best moment of the season. In the last two games we were unlucky and we lost even though we deserved to tie.”

About the “new” Juventus post transfer market, he said: “Mentally, we will prepare the game in the same way we did last time, while tactically the preparation may change a little because of the new system of play of Juventus.”

Juric then focused on the physically condition of the single players: “Andrea Belotti may play from the first minute, he had a good week. Tommaso Pobega may take Dennis Praet’s place.” 

The coach also said that he still has some doubts about the possible line ups as there are some players who are in contention for spot, such as Koffi Djidji vs. David Zima and Josip Brekalo or Mario Pjaca.

The Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino will be played tonight at the Allianz Stadium at 8.45 PM CET.