Verona, Italy – September 20: Juventus FC head coach Igor Tudor watches before a Serie A match between Hellas Verna FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, Italy on September 20, 2025. (Photo: Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
Igor Tudor claims he is happy with what he saw this season from a Juventus player, but he has argued that it’s too early to start forecasting the Serie A or Champions League as Bianconeri prepares to take on Villarreal on Wednesday night.
Tudor attended a pre-match press conference Tuesday night ahead of the Champions League phase.
Juventus is coming from behind 4-4 thriller against Borussia Dortmund Last time in Europe. The Tudors team drew three games in a row in every competition after them 1-1 Stagnum with Atalanta In the weekend league.
“The team is on a very good pace. They performed great against Atalanta three days ago, and they’re serious and balanced. Tomorrow, the Champions League, everyone is enthusiastic and motivated to play a high-level game.” I told the media Tuesday evening.
Juventus Tudor of Yildiz, David, Vlahovic and Openda
Despite some reports earlier this week that Kenan Ildis could take a rest in the Champions League, Tudor confirmed that Turkish talent will be involved from the start.
“Yildiz plays. There’s no fatigue there. The team ran 122km against Atalanta and made a big shift.”
Bremer and Keflen Tulam had to escape in a 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Serie A over the weekend and had not travelled with their team for a Champions League match against Villarreal.
“They have a few issues, meaning they can’t play, but they should get it back for the game against Milan,” Tudor said.
How does Tudor manage Jonathan David, Dusan Vlahovic and Lois Openda compete for one starting position at centre forward?
“The Champions League is a platform for all players. They want to play, and they’re all strong players,” Tudor replied.
“I’m happy to have all three. I always talk to them. I have to feel that they are all important at all times. The three are all good guys and strong players. I talk to them every day and I like their mentality. All three give us a big hand.
“In the training, we sat for a nice chat, but I think they’re all doing well. We talked about all the potential issues, as well. They’re all keen to contribute, whether it’s from the start or in the middle, and are focused on contributing.”
On Wednesday’s opponent, Villarreal, Tudor said: “They are a balanced team and they are doing well at home, and like us, there are some good things and some good things.
And what does Tudor expect his team to reach the end of the season?
“We’re just starting out. Some people are doing evaluations, but we still have 33 games left in the league. Sunday will be a good game (against Milan), but tomorrow will be the Champions League.
“It’s too early to say anything. I only care about what the team is doing well. Just like people who push and sacrifice themselves, I always want to win. As a coach, I keep focused on the team. Football is unpredictable, but I think the team is doing well at the moment.”
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