Motta’s post-match comments

Thiago Motta spoke following today’s 1-1 draw: “I am satisfied with our game, we knew it would be difficult against Udinese who try to stop the opposition from playing. We weren’t perfect but we managed to walk away with an important point, but I have to emphasise that we played 31 minutes of football, 70 minutes of stoppage-time. I’ll let you make your minds up about that. You’re asking me about Aebischer’s good game? He is doing well, he can cover various roles, defends dutifully and manages the ball well, he has good qualities and brings a lot to this group. Saelemaekers is in some of his best form, he reads situations well, is less frantic and alternates changing the pace to manage the ball and waiting for his teammates’.