Monza suffered a tough 1-4 defeat against Napoli on matchday nine of Serie A, but coach Ivan Juric tried to take a silver lining from the experience. After the match he spoke to Sky, underlining that, despite the loss, the first half was "excellent" and that the team showed a good level of play. “We perhaps deserved something more,” he said, adding that the second half was more difficult to manage, with Monza “giving away the goals” and forgetting some practical actions. Juric acknowledged the need to improve in some areas, but expressed confidence in the group's growth.
During the press conference the coach paid particular attention to the young midfielder Varela. “Good player, I like that he has a lot of room for improvement and he works day by day,” he commented. Juric expressed hope that Varela remains humble and continues to work hard, stressing that he will "definitely go far" if he maintains this mentality. Monza, which had an uncertain start to the season, sees Varela as a point of reference for the future, especially after the defeat against Napoli.
Juric also highlighted that Monza conceded too many goals, an aspect that particularly struck him. “I don't need a filter in midfield,” he said, indicating that the defense had difficulty containing the opposition's attacks. However, he reiterated that the team demonstrated an offensive approach, comparing it to that of Allegri, who adopted a more aggressive style than Juventus. The coach acknowledged that Monza needs to work on some key points, but maintained faith in the squad's potential.
Despite the defeat, Juric tried to maintain a positive tone, highlighting that the match provided important ideas to work on. He ended his interview with the optimism that, if Monza can correct the mistakes of the second half and consolidate its defense, they will be able to improve their position in the standings. Monza's next challenge is yet to be defined, but the coach made it clear that the team will continue to focus on continuous improvement and the growth of young talents like Varela.