Head coach Luciano Spalletti used the post-match mixed zone to address both the performance and the club's ongoing transfer business.
"They trained well and we played a good match. A bit slow in the first half with difficult build-up play, we couldn't find the right rhythm and spaces. They had more of the ball, but we defended very well — Gatti was very good, Kelly was very good. In the second half we had more speed, managing to get control of the ball," Spalletti said, speaking to Sky Sport.
Much of the questioning afterwards centred on Loïs Openda, who watched the match from the stands as his move to Lyon nears completion, leaving Juventus light in attacking options. Asked whether the uncertainty made it harder to prepare matches, Spalletti was warm about the departing striker: "First of all, my sincerest good luck for this new situation he's about to live through — he's a true professional and an exceptional lad.
"We wish him all the best, we probably didn't manage to get the most out of him. It's clear we know it's a difficult transfer market, but my office is next to the CEO's and the directors', we've known each other for years, I'm constantly on the phone looking for solutions, and we do have some solutions if some of our players come back.
"This situation lets us look at players who are ready to break through, or who have come back from other experiences."
On the number of Italians featuring for his side, Spalletti added: "That's a good thing, it makes us realise you have to be at a certain level to wear this shirt, because every time you play somewhere in Europe everyone's there waiting for you, and you feel the size of the club and the love there is for it.
"Today I saw some interesting things, especially in the second half, but it's clear there are things to improve. Then we're waiting for players coming back who will help us, like the ones who played at the World Cup."
Andrea Cambiaso, who started the match, took the opportunity to address the transfer speculation that has again surrounded him this summer, having previously been linked with Inter among other clubs.
"Yes, I'd say so, I think so. Every day there's someone who's supposedly leaving for Manchester City, Barcelona or Real Madrid — we're used to it, it's part of the game," the full-back said, confirming his intention to stay at Juventus. Asked about the prospect of Andrea Pirlo taking over as Italy head coach, Cambiaso added: "That's still a long way off, it hasn't been announced yet. He's certainly someone of great quality and respect, as are Maldini, Leonardo and the whole setup that's been created."