More accurate translation:
Thiago Motta's words to Mediaset after Juventus' elimination from the Coppa Italia against Empoli:
"Shame, I feel ashamed for what we saw in the first half, and I hope the players do too. We can make mistakes in anything, but not in attitude—our attitude was shameful. I failed to make the players understand the importance of this match, of wearing the Juventus jersey, and that's why we're not in the semifinals."
"No, I hope the criticism is really harsh. I think our fans were very kind to us considering what they saw in the first half—too kind. I expect a reaction from these players immediately because, again, I feel ashamed of what I saw from the team. The responsibility is mainly mine because I didn’t make them understand the importance of this match and what it means to play such a game wearing the Juve shirt."
"WE'VE HIT ROCK BOTTOM, WE NEED TO APOLOGIZE" - "Today, we played against an Empoli side that even rested some of their regular players. Talking about mentality at this point means talking about understanding where you are, what you need to do, and that you have to earn your place here every single day—you can’t expect things without giving anything in return. Today, we cannot expect anything because we gave nothing. We made the one mistake that is unacceptable at this club: our attitude. We played 20 times with the goalkeeper without taking responsibility, looking down—that is unacceptable. We need to apologize to the fans, the club, and the history of this team because we’ve hit rock bottom."
STILL BELIEVE IN THIS TEAM? - "I believe in the technical aspect because we have quality players—I’m convinced of that. But quality alone is almost never enough; you need other things to compete, especially the right attitude. That’s the main thing. Since I arrived, it’s the first thing I’ve talked about—it’s non-negotiable. That’s why I feel ashamed: missing a pass, a control, or a shot on goal is not the problem. What I can’t accept is the attitude and behavior on the field. But ultimately, the responsibility is mine."
"You have to earn things. It hurts me, it makes me feel ashamed. You have to respect where you are and the history of this club. This is not a technical or tactical issue."
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Thiago #Motta : “In all the clubs I have worked for I have never criticized the players; because even when we lost, the attitude was never lacking, never! The responsibility is completely mine: I am the coach of #Juventus …”
[Nico Schira]
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