Lecce's coach, Eusebio DiFrancesco, closed the match against Juventus with a press conference in which he underlined how technical quality made the difference, but that the team was less effective in converting opportunities.
The match, played at the "Via del Mare" stadium, ended with a defeat for Lecce, but the manager highlighted that the team showed a more aggressive approach and a greater presence on the pitch compared to previous matches against the "big" teams. DiFrancesco explained that, after the 1-0 deficit, he decided to change the game system to become more offensive and create more scoring chances, but he recognized that the difference between the two halves was the ability to score.
In the first half, Juventus played with more continuity, while Lecce struggled to exploit the width of the pitch. The coach criticized the naive management of the first goal, stating that the difference between the teams was given by the details and individual characteristics of the players. He also reiterated the importance of the courage and valor of the players on the pitch, elements that made the difference in the match.
As for the defense, DiFrancesco expressed concern about Gaspar's performance, which made mistakes that could have been avoided. He mentioned the possible absence of Tiago Gabriel due to a knee injury and hoped to have the player back for the next match. The coach also underlined that the players gave their all, but that the team failed to satisfy the public.
The tactical change towards a 3‑4‑2‑1 was motivated by the need to adapt to Juventus' game system and maintain an aggressive approach without sacrificing the quality of the attackers. DiFrancesco said that although Juventus had superior quality, his team tried not to suffer the changes in play and to remain competitive. He expressed regret for not finding the goal in the second half, but stressed that the difference was in the quality of the performances.
Finally, the coach indicated that the three-man defense can be a useful solution, especially when Lecce has few midfielders available. He cited a previous meeting with Roma in which the three-man defense led to negative results, but still considered the tactic a possibility for the future. DiFrancesco concluded the conference with the optimism that the team showed a proactive approach against the big teams, although he lamented the second goal conceded. Lecce's next match awaits further details on the calendar and composition of the team.