Thiago Motta insisted that he is not ‘bluffing’ when it comes to the severity of Juventus’s injury crisis when asked what he made of Unai Emery’s claim that the Bianconeri are favourites

Juventus must build on their strong defensive performance against AC Milan over the weekend when they face Aston Villa in the Champions League, Juve boss Thiago Motta said on Tuesday ahead of the group game against his former coach Unai Emery.

Juventus coach Thiago Motta is not surprised that Unai Emery has enjoyed success at Aston Villa. ( More Football News) Motta's Juve side face Villa at Villa Park in the Champions League on Wednesday. Villa won their opening three matches in the competition, though a defeat to Club Brugge last time out saw them relinquish top spot.