WASHINGTON, DC-June 18: Juventus FC head coach Igor Tudor watches at Audi Field on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group G Match between Al Ain FC and Juventus FC. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Igor Tudor says he won’t change the Juventus system for a massive game with “the best team in Italy in recent years.”
Tudor previewed the upcoming Derby da Italia at a pre-match press conference on Friday.
Juventus scored six points in the Serie A game in Opening 2, while Inter scored three points after one win and one loss.
Tudor press conference ahead of Juventus vs Inter
“After an international break, you have to think about it every day,” Tudor said via ilbianconero.com.
“Someone needs to rest, someone needs to work. I have good and positive feelings. We had two training sessions together. There’s one more tomorrow morning.
“There’s a special opponent and the motivation increases. From a preparation perspective, it’s easy for a coach to keep the tension high. Maintaining that motivation during the season always makes a difference. Tomorrow is a beautiful match to play between two strong teams.
Allianz Stadium will naturally sell out as Inter is Juventus’ biggest rival.
“It’s a key game because it’s against Inter, but it’s great, but there’s nothing special about changing things. It’s great to measure yourself in the face of the best teams in Italy in recent years,” Tudor said.
“So far, we’ve played with one striker and two offensive midfielders, and there’s the job behind it. Now it’s definitely my job to make the most of the qualities that the team and I have. It’s taking time. For now, this system works well.
Tudor opens about Vlahovic, Openda and Zhegrova
Openda and Zhegrova joined Juventus on the deadline, but only Openda is available to Inter. Tudor has been using the 3-4-2-1 system since being appointed as new Bianconeri coach in March and has no plans to change the system.
Dusan Vlahovic is the best Juventus scorer so far this season, with two Serie A goals, both as substitutes.
“Vlahovic wasn’t in this good shape. He’s fine, boys like him, and he likes them. It didn’t get better,” Tudor said.
“I was always happy. I was in front of me. Two players arrived to help us, because Openda would soon be going for a long time without playing.
“Openda needs space in front of him. That’s how strong he is. He can play on the left or right field.”
The Teun Koopmeiners could start as an attacking midfielder, given that Tudor will only play in one center.
“I don’t understand the sticking to this guy. Let’s keep him in peace. He’s working well, he’s trying, he cares. He’s played two good matches. I can repeat what I’ve always said about him.
Finally, Tudor commented on possible alternatives to Andrea Cambiaso and Grayson Bremer that were suspended.
“There are four players to play. Joao Mario, Costick, McKenny and Cabal are back,” he said.
“Bremer is fine. He played two games and recovered during the break. I think he’ll be on the rise.”
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