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Thiago Motta identifies key Juventus problem after draw with Parma

Juventus lived up to its reputation as a “standoff specialist” on Wednesday evening and shared victory with Parma with a goal-filled 2-2 draw. It wasn't the result Thiago Motta had hoped for before kick-off after a stunning 4-4 ​​draw at Inter last weekend.

However, Juventus did not respond last night. The Serie A record champions had to defend themselves twice to avoid defeat against the newcomers at the Allianz Stadium. Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah scored on either side of half-time for the Bianconeri, canceling out first-half goals from Enrico Delprato and Simon Sohm.

After securing a sixth draw in ten Serie A games this season, the new Juventus coach delivered a scathing verdict to the media.

When we have the ball in the final third we have to manage it well,“The Juventus boss continued. “We must complete our actions effectively to maintain team balance and prevent the opponent from counterattacking.”

Juventus have conceded just one goal in their first eight Serie A games this season. But Motta's men have capitulated six times in just two games since then, as the injury absence of Gleison Bremer begins to take its toll on the Turin giants.