Locatelli: As the captain, he deserves to take the penalty. This is a great season ending

On May 26, after Juventus defeated Venice 3-2 to secure the Champions League qualification, Juventus captain Locatelli attended the post-match press conference.

What does this victory mean?

"It is of great significance. We must win this game and we must enter the Champions League no matter what. I want to send my blessings to Di Francesco, who is a very outstanding coach, and Venice also tried his best today. We are very satisfied and happy, which is really crucial to us."

How important is this season to you?

"It was of great significance. Before the season started, I was booed by fans in a warm-up match. At that moment, I told myself in the mirror: either change or work harder. I chose the latter. For me, it was a great season to end. I spent the whole day today thinking: If there is a decisive penalty, it should be my punishment."

Is the penalty decided in advance? Or decided on the court? Are you worried about missing the Champions League?

"I talked to Randal. I think as the captain, I should take this responsibility to take the penalty kick. The head coach always believes in us and passes this belief to us."

You thank Tudor. He said that he will only lead the team to the Club World Cup if he can stay in the team and continue coaching. Are you surprised? Has he told you in private?

"I don't know anything. This is the club's decision and it's not my responsibility. I only know that he is a great coach, and I don't know what will happen next. But I know that he and his coaching staff are real and respectable people."