At 3:00 AM CEST on September 18, Juventus will host NEC Nijmegen at home in the first leg of the Europa League group stage. Ahead of the match, Juventus defender Kalulu attended a press conference.

Good afternoon, Pierre. I'd like to ask: within your team, is the desire to start the European competition perfectly stronger, or is the desire to quickly put behind you the shadow of Sunday's defeat to Sassuolo stronger?

Good afternoon. For all of us, the mentality is always to focus on the next match, because honestly, only the next match truly matters. You can't change the past; you can only do something about the future. That's why we're very eager to play well in tomorrow's match.

Good afternoon, Pierre. After the match against Sassuolo, Vicario spoke about the team's lack of balance and pointed out that the team needs to be calmer at certain moments. I'd like to ask if you agree with his analysis? Tomorrow's opponent is a team with very strong attacking tendencies; how important will these factors be in tomorrow's match?

Good afternoon. I didn't hear what Vicario said at the time, but indeed, when we reviewed the match footage afterward, we saw what we were lacking in the final moments and the mistakes we made. We're clearly aware of this and determined to learn from it. As for tomorrow's opponent, they certainly have very strong attacking power, and we must always be alert to their attacks. We've prepared specifically for this.

Good afternoon. In your career, you've played in the Champions League and Europa League. Can you, from a player's perspective, speak about the changes in match preparation and energy management when playing two matches a week, on Thursday and Sunday? You'll face this schedule frequently early in the season...

To be honest, I've only played a few European matches. I'll say that when you step onto the pitch on those European nights, it's always a competition you dream of playing in, because you know you'll face a different style of football. It's been a long time since I last played in Europe, and regarding the schedule, there is a significant difference because you have no choice; you must be ready for both competitions with only two or three days between each match.

Hello, Pierre. I'd like to ask about Randal Kolo Muani. We know you have a good relationship off the pitch. Are there factors hampering his performance, or do you think these matches are part of his integration into the team?

Good afternoon. I know Randal very, very well. I know he's a determined and resolute person who always works hard. Indeed, at this stage, he himself knows that goals haven't come yet, but including myself, we all know that once the floodgates open, he'll explode and bring great help to the team. I want to say that I personally have no doubt about his performance this season.

Good afternoon, Pierre. This is your third season with the Bianconeri, and you're approaching 100 appearances for Juventus. What goals have you set for yourself this season? What other breakthroughs do you expect to achieve?

Sorry, could you repeat that word?

You're approaching 100 appearances for Juventus. This is your third season with the Bianconeri. I'd like to ask what goals have you set for yourself this season?

Ah, personally. I have some personal goals, but for now, I'm keeping them to myself. Maybe I'll share them later in the season, or maybe not, but I always maintain the desire to keep improving, because I believe I'm still far from my limit. Obviously, at team level, I also hope to make new progress this season and achieve more.

Good afternoon, Kalulu. You're one of the players in Juventus's current squad with championship experience, having won the Serie A title with AC Milan. Do you think the Europa League this season is the easiest path to winning a title with Juventus and avoiding another season without trophies?

I think it would be the wrong mentality to believe this is simpler or easier than other paths to success. It's a different path, but we'll still face strong opponents ahead. I'll say that this is the path in front of us, and we must pursue it with all our heart.

Hello, Pierre. From your perspective, what differences do you experience playing with Conceição or Yildiz in front of you?

Good afternoon. For me, there's... no significant difference, because both are clearly very good offensively, each with slightly different technical characteristics. But as a defender playing behind them, it's always my job to adapt to their technical characteristics and habits on the pitch, and to help them in their attacking play as much as possible. I mean, despite their different styles, for me personally, it's not a big difference.

Teun Koopmeiners is your teammate from the Netherlands. Can you describe what he's like in the dressing room and on the pitch?

Good afternoon. Indeed, I've played with Koopmeiners for quite some time. Off the pitch and in the dressing room, he's someone you can talk to and joke around with freely. He's usually very calm and composed, but he's also a very hardworking and dedicated person. On the pitch, he combines excellent physical qualities with refined technique, and his left foot can deliver beautiful passes. I believe he'll also deliver his best performance for the team this season.

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