After being knocked out of the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven in the knockout phase playoffs, Juventus manager Thiago Motta is hoping their Serie A match against Cagliari on Sunday can help his players move on from that disappointment.

On paper, Cagliari should not pose a serious challenge to the men from Turin. However, Juve’s recent struggles and the potential psychological impact of their European exit could give the visitors some hope. Does Davide Nicola, Cagliari’s manager, believe his team can take advantage of the situation?

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Thiago Motta addressed the Juventus squad on Friday after a painful Champions League exit, asking for ‘extra efforts, more intensity, and runs’.The Bianconeri