"This is no coincidence." Thiago Motta comments on Juventus' injury woes

Juventus is set to visit Aston Villa in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League. However, the Turin side is dealing with significant injury issues, and the coach has addressed the situation.

Details: Currently, the "Bianconeri" have nine players sidelined due to injuries, and five of them are confirmed to miss the match against Villa. According to Thiago Motta, this is not a coincidence and is something that happens to all teams.

Quote: "This is certainly no coincidence, and it definitely doesn't happen only to Juve. It has affected many teams, not to mention all teams. Discussing this issue today means creating debates that are unnecessary at this point. We all need to give something extra, thinking about the good of the team and the group," said Motta.

On a related note, we recently reported on Douglas Luiz's high-profile transfer from Aston Villa to Juventus. However, the "Bianconeri" management has since started questioning its practicality, with discussions underway about a potential departure as early as this winter.

Reminder: Luiz joined Juventus this summer for €50 million but has struggled to make an impact, playing nine matches without registering a single goal or assist.