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Torino 1-1 Juventus, Serie A: Thiago Motta Laments Yet Another Draw As Old Lady Left Frustrated

Juventus face a tough run of fixtures later this month, starting with a visit to seဣcond-placed Atalanta on Tuesday before it ho🍌sts AC Milan next Saturday

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Juve coach Thiago Motta
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Juventus coach Thiago Motta lamented his side's performance in Saturday's 1-1 derby draw against Torino. (More Football News)

The Bianconeri remain un💝beaten in Serie A this season but have drawn 12 of their 19 matches.

Nikola Vlasic cᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚancelled out Kenan Yildiz's early opener on Saturday, leaving Juve – who are fift♓h – 11 points behind Serie A leaders Napoli.

Juve are just the second side to draw at least 12 of the opening 19 games in a Serie A season in the three points for a win era, after Inter in the 2004-🐈05 camp🌜aign (13).

And Motta ဣis growing increasingly frustrated with 🎐his team's inability to turn draws into wins.

"We started well, but after taking the lead we dropped too deep, allowing them to create chances. We could have been more aggressive 💟or avoi꧋ded letting them reach that dangerous area," Motta told reporters.

𒅌"We can do better from the 🦂point of view of aggressiveness. We didn't finish in the right way to win the game. We [have] talked about this situation.

"Definitely ꦜtoo many draws, especially after leading games. With a young squad and some injuries. Never an excuse, we’ve lost only two matches in all comp🦹etitions."

A depleted Juventus faced their city rivals without striker Dusan Vlไahovic, who was sidelined with a muscle issue.

Douglas Luiz, though, did🍷 make his return from injury. The Brazil international, who joined Juve from Aston Villa last year, has been linked with a move away from the club this month, but Motta was impressed by his display.

"He played💞 very well, I'm very happy with his performance," Motta said.

"We need as many fit players🌌 in the squad as possible."

Matters do not get 𓃲easier for Juve, who face 💞high-flying Atalanta next before taking on AC Milan.

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