Gigi Del Neri felt Udinese “deserved a draw, but scaring Juventus on their own turf isn’t a bad start” to his tenure.
It was his debut on the Friuli bench and had taken the lead in Turin through Jakub Jankto, but a Paulo Dybala brace turned it around for 2-1.
“A draw would’ve been a fully deserved result for Udinese this evening,” Del Neri told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.
Gigi Del Neri felt Udinese “deserved a draw, but scaring Juventus on their own turf isn’t a bad start” to his tenure.
It was his debut on the Friuli bench and had taken the lead in Turin through Jakub Jankto, but a Paulo Dybala brace turned it around for 2-1.
“A draw would’ve been a fully deserved result for Udinese this evening,” Del Neri told Mediaset Premium and Sky Sport Italia.
“Having said that, scaring Juventus on their own turf isn’t a bad start. Defeats are no good for anyone, but the performance can allow us to look towards the future with more confidence.
“I think these lads have important qualities. In football you must know how to defend and attack. We were a little hesitant in recent outings and the squad is not yet complete, but there were definite steps forward.
“We must build on this approach going forward. There are some very young players here and they can grow via these performances.
“The important thing for me is that the team is organised and has a definitive tactical identity. When more players return, I think we’ll be able to achieve that.
“Today we used a 4-3-3, but it can also be read as a 4-1-4-1 or 4-5-1, depending on how you look at it. The system isn’t the issue, it’s the way you interpret it.
“The first rule is to press the opposition and then to not be afraid of playing our own game. Step on the gas when you need to, soak up pressure at the right moment.
“This team was lacking courage before and at this level players need to feel secure in their approach. We fought hard and tried to score against Juve to the final whistle, so that is an important sign and the right mentality for Udinese.”