At 3:00 Beijing time (CEST) on September 18, Juventus will face NEC Nijmegen in the first leg of the Europa League group stage. Ahead of the match, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu participated in a press conference.

Good afternoon, Pierre. I wanted to ask you: does your team have a stronger desire to make a perfect start in European competition, or a stronger desire to put behind you the shadow of Sunday's loss to Sassuolo?

Good afternoon. For all of us, the mindset is always focused on the next match, because honestly, only the next match matters. You can't change the past; you can only do something about the future. So we're very keen to play well in tomorrow's match.

Good afternoon, Pierre. After the Sassuolo match, Gianluigi Donnarumma spoke about a lack of balance in the team and noted that the team needs to be calmer at certain moments. I wanted 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 Gianluigi Donnarumma said at the time, but indeed, reviewing the match footage, we saw what we lacked in the final moments and the mistakes we made. We're very aware of this and determined to learn from it. As for tomorrow's opponent, they do have strong attacking power, and we must always be vigilant against their attacks. We've already done targeted preparation work in this regard.

Good afternoon. In your career you've played both Champions League and Europa League. From a player's perspective, can you talk about the changes in match preparation and energy management when playing two matches a week, on Thursday and Sunday? After all, you'll be dealing with this schedule frequently at the start of the season.

To be honest, I've only played a handful of matches in European competition. I'd say that when you step onto the pitch on those European evenings, it's always the kind of game you dream about, because you know you'll face different styles of football. It's been a long time since I last played in European competition. Actually, from the perspective of the number of days between matches, the change is minimal, because you don't have a choice; you still have to be ready for both competitions, with just two or three days between each match.

Hello, Pierre. I'd like to ask about Randal Kolo Muani. We know you have good personal relations. Is something hindering his performance, or do you think these matches are part of his integration into the team?

Good afternoon. I know Randal very, very well, and I know he's a determined and resolute person who trains hard. It's true that at this stage he himself knows he hasn't scored yet, but all of us, including me, know that once the floodgates open, he'll explode and bring huge value to the team. I want to say that I personally have absolutely no doubt about his performance this season.

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

Sorry, could you repeat that word?

You're approaching 100 matches for Juventus, and this is your third season with the black and whites. I wanted to ask what personal goals you've set for yourself this year?

Ah, on a personal level. I have some personal goals, but for now I'll keep them to myself. Maybe I'll share them later in the season, maybe not, but I always maintain a desire for constant improvement, because I'm convinced I'm still far from my limit. Obviously, at team level, I also hope to make new steps and achieve more this season.

Good afternoon, Kalulu. You're one of the players in Juventus's current squad with championship experience, having won the Serie A title with Milan. Do you think the Europa League this season is the best and easiest way to win a trophy with Juventus and avoid another season without silverware?

In my opinion, it would be wrong to think it's easier or simpler than other paths to success. It's a different path, but in the future we'll still face strong opponents. I want to say that this is the path in front of us, and we must embrace it with all our hearts.

Hi, Pierre. I wanted to ask from your perspective, what changes or differences would it make for you if you're playing alongside Conceição or Weah in front of you?

Good afternoon. For me, changes... no, because they both obviously play very well in attack, each with slightly different technical characteristics. But as a defender behind them, I always have to adapt to their technical characteristics and playing habits, and help them as much as possible in their attacking play. I mean, although their styles are different, it doesn't have huge significance for me personally.

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

Good afternoon. Indeed, I've been playing with Teun Koopmeiners for some time now. Off the pitch and in the dressing room, he's someone you can freely talk and joke with. Generally he's very calm and composed, but he's also an extremely hardworking person who gives a lot. On the pitch, he has both excellent physical qualities and refined technique. His left foot can deliver very beautiful passes, and I believe he will also show his best football for the team this season.

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