30 August 2026
After the Women’s First Team sealed a 1-0 win over Como Women on Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A Women’s Cup, coach Isaac Guerrero and goalscorer Lea Khelifi shared their thoughts.
ISAAC GUERRERO
“We expected a game like this. When we played them in pre-season, they had only been training for a few days, but we knew their strengths. They play with intensity and energy, and they have a solid game plan even when they are in possession. We knew it’d be tough, especially given the week we’d had, playing three matches in a short period of time. Como come at you aggressively, play player-to-player, and they always try to build when they win the ball back. I have to congratulate them for the game they played.
“As for us, a little more time to prepare would have given us more peace of mind, try a few more things out and give the girls the time they need to settle in. But the schedule is what it is, and we’ve embraced it as an opportunity.
“The girls have been working on our style of play, while also competing, from day one. We played seven friendlies, and I always saw their desire to win and understanding of what it means to represent Juventus in every one of those games. This run has also allowed us to look at the whole squad, everybody got playing time and they all proved they were up to the task. Even today, some players who had played a little less got minutes, and they performed well without the team’s level dropping.”
LEA KHELIFI
“I’m happy to have scored, but mostly because this was an important win for us. It’s a new experience for me, so it’s natural that I still need some time to adapt a little, but I feel good in this group, and I hope we can continue like this.”
