Randal Kolo Muani has made an electrifying start to life at Juventus, but head coach Thiago Motta believes the on-loan striker has even more to offer following his standout performance in the 4-1 victory over Empoli on Sunday.
🚀 Kolo Muani’s Instant Impact
Kolo Muani, who joined Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last month, played a pivotal role in Juve’s comeback win. Despite conceding early, his brace helped flip the game in Juventus’ favor before late goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao sealed the emphatic victory.
In doing so, Kolo Muani etched his name into Juventus history, becoming only the second player in the three-points-per-win era to score in each of his first two Serie A appearances for the club—matching the feat of Carlos Tevez in 2013.
🎙️ Thiago Motta’s Reaction:
A delighted Motta praised his team’s resilience but made it clear he expects even more from his in-form striker.
“I expect even more out of him,” Motta said.
“There was a bit of nervousness, so I want to praise my boys. Today we were good at winning the match and playing better than our opponents. Heartfelt compliments to my boys who played a game of character and courage.”
Motta highlighted the team’s spirit and mental toughness:
“I saw many players take responsibility on the field today, and we took home what we deserved.”
🗣️ Kolo Muani’s Post-Match Comments:
Kolo Muani expressed his joy at the team’s performance and his quick adaptation to Serie A:
“We are happy; we wanted to win this match. Three important points, and the goal is to continue winning. It’s incredible to be here, we have to continue on this path.”
⚡ Motta’s Praise for Vlahovic
Motta also took time to applaud Dusan Vlahovic, who made an impact after coming off the bench:
“I like to see Vlahovic like this, showing his strength. He must always be like this,” Motta said.
“I congratulate the team—these guys always fight and commit. I see it, and I am happy for them.”
đź“Š Key Stats:
- Randal Kolo Muani: 2 goals in 2 Serie A games for Juventus.
- Only Carlos Tevez had achieved this milestone before him in the three-point era.
- Juventus moved up to 4th in Serie A, keeping the pressure on the top three.
With Kolo Muani firing on all cylinders and Vlahovic rediscovering his form, Juventus fans have plenty to be excited about as the season progresses.
