Juventus Football Club Women’s First Team is sitting on a commanding 3-0 lead heading into Wednesday’s second leg of their Women’s Champions League qualification playoff, but coach Isaac Guerrero isn’t letting anyone get comfortable. He’s calling the match against St. Polten a “final,” and his team is locked in to finish the job.
Eva Schatzer Feels the Intensity and the Trust
Player Eva Schatzer laid it all out: the squad started strong, focusing on creating a clear team identity and a recognizable style of play. Training has been good, and the matches are going well. They showed up ready for these decisive fixtures, and the atmosphere in the dressing room is great. She admitted there’s a little fatigue, which is normal with demanding schedules, but she loves playing and just wants to help the team. Schatzer feels more important this year, sensing the coaching staff’s trust, and she’s embracing the coach’s ideas to dominate opponents, get a lot of touches on the ball, and find those key combinations. She’s been with Juventus a long time, but she’s still young, looking up to the four captains as role models.
Guerrero’s Surprise and the Strength of the Squad
Coach Isaac Guerrero shared his confidence that the team would start well and share a clear direction, but he was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they managed to pull it off. He raved about his team, saying these girls are top-level athletes who also maintain a fantastic dressing room atmosphere. Guerrero didn’t shy away from praising St. Polten either, calling them a very competitive team who earned their spot by knocking out Sporting Clube and winning four straight league games. Despite the 3-0 advantage, he’s adamant that nothing has been decided, echoing Schatzer by insisting “tomorrow is a final.” Guerrero highlighted the squad’s depth and competitive level. He pointed to the game against Como Women, where they rotated players who’d seen fewer minutes, proving their strong belief in the entire roster. The starting lineup isn’t set, but Guerrero is completely confident whoever takes the field will perform at the highest level, proving the quality across the board.
It’s clear Juventus Women want to play well and win, imposing their style on St. Polten. They know they’re a strong team, but they’re not underestimating the 90 minutes still to play. Get ready to watch them go all out to secure that qualification spot on Wednesday!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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