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Locatelli explains what changed at Juventus with Tudor, reveals reason behind late struggles vs Lecce

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli sheds some light on the changes implemented by Igor Tudor following his arrival at the club. Following a series of woeful results, the management decided to sack Thiago Motta during last month’s international break and bring in Tudor as an interim manager until the end of the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 12

Locatelli sees new ‘energy’ at Juventus, while Kenan Yildiz has warning

Manuel Locatelli says ‘the energy has changed’ at Juventus under Igor Tudor, while Kenan Yildiz warns ‘it is a must’ they qualify for the Champions League.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / April 7

Locatelli’s agent reveals request from new Juventus coach Tudor

Manuel Locatelli’s agent admits there is ‘always’ interest in the Juventus midfielder, who has never thought about leaving the Bianconeri and reveals a tactical request from new coach Igor Tudor.

Spezia Calcio News / Football Italia / April 6

Locatelli: ‘Tudor told us to believe in ourselves’

Manuel Locatelli reveals what Igor Tudor told Juventus players to revitalise them after the Thiago Motta tenure, and the meaning behind his goal celebration against Roma.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / April 6

Juventus Player Ratings vs Roma: Locatelli Screamer Only Worth a Point

In the biggest showdown of Serie A Round 31, Roma and Juventus locked horns at the Stadio Olimpico in a direct Champions League showdown. Although it wasn’t the most electrifying contest, it certainly had its moments, including an astonishing opener from Manuel Locatelli in the first half.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / March 30

Locatelli ‘thanks’ Thiago Motta, explains what Tudor brought to Juventus

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli paid a swift tribute to his former manager Thiago Motta, but insists the club turned the page with the arrival of Igor Tudor.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 29

Yildiz, Locatelli and Thuram welcome new Juventus approach

Kenan Yildiz and Manuel Locatelli feel new coach Igor Tudor brought ‘fresh energy’ to Juventus, while Khephren Thuram admits he laughed at his father Lilian’s advice.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / March 26

Pundit questions Locatelli’s continued absence from the Italy national team

Luciano Spalletti has never been particularly keen on Manuel Locatelli, which has led to the Juventus midfielder being consistently overlooked since Spalletti took charge of the Italian national team.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / March 18

Pavan insists we cannot blame Locatelli for not leading the Juventus team

Manuel Locatelli was handed the Juventus captaincy following Danilo’s departure, but the midfielder has struggled to make a strong impression in the role.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / March 15

Juventus midfielder ‘not happy’ with Italy snub

Juventus coach Thiago Motta admits Manuel Locatelli was ‘eager to play’ with the Italy national team, so he’s not happy with not being called up, but he ‘accepts’ Luciano Spalletti’s decision.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 10

Juventus midfielder reveals the moment that 'cut our legs off' in Atalanta humbling

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli tried to explain how his team ended up conceding four goals at home against Atalanta. The Bianconeri suffered a humiliating defeat at the Allianz Stadium that all but ended their already-slim hopes of clinching the Scudetto title, bringing everyone at the club back to the bleak reality.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 9

Locatelli: ‘Juventus fans have every right to jeer’ after 4-0 defeat

Manuel Locatelli admits Juventus fans ‘have every right to jeer’ following a 4-0 home defeat to Atalanta, the heaviest home loss for the club since October 1967.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / March 3

Why Thiago Motta picked Manuel Locatelli for Juventus captaincy

After bouncing from one arm to another at the start of the season, the Juventus captain’s armband has finally settled on Manuel Locatelli. In the early weeks of the campaign, Thiago Motta claimed the ballot is open for everyone, revealing that whoever proves his worth in training would be granted the honour on the day.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 25

Spalletti hints that Juventus star could be back in the next Italy squad

One of the most notable exclusions from Italy’s squad for Euro 2024 was Manuel Locatelli, with manager Luciano Spalletti opting to place his trust in other midfielders.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / February 20

Motta and Locatelli different views on Juventus’ Champions League exit

Thiago Motta and Manuel Locatelli had different views on the Juventus performance that led to the Champions League exit against PSV, as the coach argued it was not true that the Dutch side showed more desire than the Bianconeri.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 20

'They wanted it more' – Locatelli makes damning admission after Champions League elimination

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli feels his club paid for the lack of experience on the big stage while admitting that PSV were more determined. The Bianconeri entered the second leg of the Champions League play-off in Eindhoven with a slim advantage after winning the first leg 2-1 at home.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / February 19

Locatelli: PSV ‘wanted it more’ than Juventus

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli admits PSV wanted qualification for the Champions League Round of 16 ‘more’ than the Bianconeri: ‘We are all responsible.’ Juventus suffered a 3-1 loss to PSV on Wednesday, facing elimination from the Champions League knockout playoff.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / February 18

Should Locatelli return to the Juventus team against PSV?

Manuel Locatelli was benched in Juventus’ match against Inter Milan at the weekend, as he only came on in the second half. This decision surprised many of the club’s fans, as he has been an important player for them this term.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 13

Report – Arsenal reignites their interest in Juventus midfield star

Arsenal wanted to sign Manuel Locatelli in the summer of 2021 after his impressive season at Sassuolo and his fine performances at Euro 2020. The midfielder played a crucial role in Italy’s victorious campaign at Wembley that year, making him a highly sought-after player.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / November 27

Juventus Player Ratings vs Aston Villa: Locatelli Thwarts the Villains

On the fifth matchday of the Champions League group stage, Aston Villa and Juventus shared the spoils in Birmingham. Both sides had their chances but neither managed to find the back of the net, even if the Villains thought they won it with the last kick of the match, but the referee disallowed it for a foul on Michele Di Gregorio.