ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – “I do not speak above the words of Elkann and the directors. I can say that Pierre Kalulu is a good boy, a decent person and that he has to take a fool from the opposing coach is something I never expected. This would give me the chance to talk about Inter players but I don’t want to do it.” This was said by Luciano Spalletti, Juventus coach, on the eve of the match against Galatasaray, a round of Champions League playoffs to access the eighth finals. The reference is to Inter-Juventus’ post-game last Saturday and the commentary by Nerazzurri coach Chivu on Kalulu’s expulsion. With regard to the episode of the second yellow and the behavior of Sticks, Spalletti is net: “The simulation offends football and the professional.” Then asked if as ct of the National would convoke Sticks, Spalletti answered: “I must not create restrictions on the will of Gattuso. He has to choose who he wants, without conditioning”.
Speaking of the challenge with Galatasaray from Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park in Istanbul, Certaldo coach added: “When there is a double comparison. Both races are important. In these games there is a vertical sun that illuminates you from all sides and you cannot hide. Every hesitation can cost dear. I am proud of the reaction that my players had in Milan and would not change my team with anyone else in the world. We must play as a team, do not undergo the opposing pressure and play our football”.
Despite David’s ko, Openda may not be the chosen one in the role of centring: “These games can be a turning point for anyone. But then it should be thought in general: in the beginning and in the replacements. He has had situations to show who he is and will probably have other possibilities. How and when we all see it together.” McKennie might also have the cards in order to play tip: “It could be the good time. I think he’s already shown it several times that in the finalized area of the head and gets ready on the rejects. He has personality in playing with his shoulders at the door, he can turn the action in a short time because he is fast as well as technical. We created all possible problems for a footballer: I make him cross the whole field, change his role and he can adapt. It would be appropriate, but for the moment we can not do it, we must cut out a space there near the opposing area where it can finalize. His generosity of helping companions is something to value.”.
Looking at the rivals of tomorrow, Spalletti explained: “We must be ready to choose the Galatasaray. We must try to make our game and we must not be intimidated by their ferocity. We will try to get out of the first pressure, we want to make the game in their field area.” And on the difficulties ahead of Juventus, the Bianconero coach concluded: “We know them, we saw previous matches. It is a well-trained team, strong, with personality and quality in individuals. But we come here very happy to play this level of games against these opponents, it is not pressure or difficulty but it is happiness. We will live it properly and see what will be our level of quality that we will perform. The lights of this stage penetrate into the masks you want to have, go beyond, create that difficulty to show that face and what mental strength you have and we are here for this. We don’t want to hide. We want to play our game and try to win.”.
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