Marcello Lippi didn't expect to see Thiago Motta at Juventus, as he thought his former employers would have opted for a different profile.

Thiago Motta saw some progress from Juventus in their 2-1 Champions League play-off victory over PSV Eindhoven, especially ‘getting bodies into the box,’ but defends his midfield choices.The

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 11: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Juventus and PSV at Allianz Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Juventus coach Thiago Motta praised his team’s depth after substitute Samuel Mbangula delivered a dramatic late winner in their 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs.