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·15 March 2025

Juventus midfielder ‘not happy’ with Italy snub

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Juventus coach Thiago Motta admits Manuel Locatelli was ‘eager to play’ with the Italy national team, so he’s not happy with not being called up, but he ‘accepts’ Luciano Spalletti’s decision.


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“He has a great sense of responsibility and is very eager to play for the national team,” Motta said at a press conference on Saturday, replying to a question on Locatelli’s reaction.

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TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus is challenged by Marco Brescianini of Atalanta during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“On one hand, he respects the coach’s decision because he’s a great professional. On the other hand, he will use this week to train, recover, and spend time with his family. We’ve gone through a period with many matches, and the players have had little time to recover. He’s not happy, but he accepts the decision.”

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