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Di Biagio: Juventus must be patient with Motta

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Di Biagio: Juventus must be patient with Motta
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Former Inter Milan and Roma midfielder Luigi di Biagio says Thiago Motta is a positive appointment by Juventus.

However, he insists Motta will also need patience given the state of the squad.

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Di Biagio told TV Play: "I like Thiago Motta very much. Juventus is not ready to win now, patience will be needed. There will certainly be a year in which he will certainly play very well, he will go to the Champions League , but it won't be ready to win the Scudetto.

"In the 20-25 players, Juve needs 3-4 top-level starters and   another 3-4 to ensure they are competitive. Let's not forget that there is the Club World Cup, there is the Champions League.

"There will be 60-70 games. After the transfer market, Juve could be ready but I'm not convinced. Are the players ready for Thiago Motta? Yes, if the players are intelligent they adapt to the coach who has a proactive game. If I put Chiesa in a totally different role, there's something wrong... Federico has adapted, but from left winger he's another player. And I don't want to criticize Massimiliano Allegri.."