Ex-Juventus midfielder warns Motta and the players: ‘Time is up’

Former Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi warns Thiago Motta and the Bianconeri that ‘time is up’ as they must prove they are ‘obsessed’ to win.

Juventus face Milan in a Supercoppa semifinal this evening.

Former Juventus midfielder Tacchinardi won the trophy several times during his playing career in Turin.

“Surely, the best one was in 2003. We played in a sold-out stadium in the USA with many Juventus fans, and most importantly, we beat Milan,” Tacchinardi told Gazzetta.

“It was a small revenge after the disappointment of the Champions League Final a few months earlier. That Supercoppa didn’t heal the wound, but it was a chance of redemption.”

Ex-Juventus midfielder warns Motta and the players: ‘Time is up’

Talking about the upcoming clash between Bianconeri and Rossoneri, Tacchinardi said: “Juventus are desperate for [a result] in a game like this. It’s in or out. The time is up. Now, the Bianconeri must understand that it’s time to be practical.

“The feeling is that this Juventus side still lack the obsession to win. Milan must be discovered; Conceiçao arrived only a few days ago.”

Juventus are unbeaten in Serie A, but have collected 11 draws in 18 matches. When asked whether he prefers Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic or Milan’s Alvaro Morata, Tacchinardi replied: “I’d keep Vlahovic, he is more of a centre-forward and has already scored 12 goals this season.

“I expect him to be decisive in the Supercoppa. I’ll rely on him and Yildiz, who can cause trouble for Milan with his skill sets. I wish Kenan and Dusan would lead Juventus to win the trophy.”