Luciano Spalletti and Daniele DeRossi met in front of DAZN television before the match between Genoa and Juventus, which will take place at the Marassi on matchday 9 of Serie A. The Juve coach took advantage of the opportunity to praise his former player, recalling the special bond that unites them.
The relationship between the two dates back to the period in which DeRossi was a footballer under the direction of Spalletti in Certaldo. After the end of his playing career, DeRossi returned to work in the same team, but this time as a coach, and now he finds himself facing his old coach in the Marassi match. During the interview, Spalletti underlined DeRossi's professionalism and personality, stating that he had known him in difficult moments of his life and that he had understood his truth as a person and professional.
According to Spalletti, DeRossi is a coach who, as he had been on the pitch, is "immense" and capable of leading his team with determination. He added that the Genoa team has a combative character and a game that can influence the result even in just a few minutes of play. "His character and the team have this challenge; he comes at you to hurt you. Maybe you give three minutes and the result of the match is overturned", said the coach, highlighting the importance of every detail in the match.
The match between Genoa and Juventus is scheduled for the midweek round and represents a crucial opportunity for both teams in the race for the rankings. Spalletti stressed that results depend on multiple factors, but also expressed confidence in DeRossi's ability to handle pressure and lead his team to a positive performance.
With the match scheduled, fans can expect an intense clash between two teams determined to improve their position in the table. Spalletti and DeRossi, with their shared history, add a further level of interest to the match, which promises to be one of the hottest of the season.