Simone Zaza points out “Juventus are not unbeatable” for Sassuolo, revealing how the Bianconeri “got into my brain.”
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The Bianconeri were stunned midweek by a 2-1 Coppa Italia home defeat to Fiorentina, ending their unbeaten run at the Juventus Stadium after almost two years.
Simone Zaza points out “Juventus are not unbeatable” for Sassuolo, revealing how the Bianconeri “got into my brain.”
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The Bianconeri were stunned midweek by a 2-1 Coppa Italia home defeat to Fiorentina, ending their unbeaten run at the Juventus Stadium after almost two years.
“There is no such thing as an unbeatable team, so we are capable of beating Juventus,” Zaza told La Presse.
“Obviously Juve need to make some mistakes too and for us to have a great performance, but we go to Turin eager to give it a go.”
Zaza was very close to joining Juventus over the January transfer window, but opted to remain with the Neroverdi.
“I really struggled during those moments. I didn’t want to know anything that was happening. I was isolated and tried to focus only on doing well for Sassuolo, but whether you want to or not, these things get into your brain.
“That week we played against Cagliari and I have to admit I wasn’t concentrated. My head wasn’t in the right place.
“When the situation calmed down, we took on Inter and it went well. It cannot be a coincidence. To do well, you need to be relaxed and focused.”
It’s all a learning curve for Zaza, who is already an Italy international under Coach Antonio Conte.
“He’s a very direct person who immediately tells you what he thinks, without beating around the bush. I don’t know Conte well, but I do think it’s a problem for him to have so little time with his players.”
How does the striker get along with his Sassuolo tactician Eusebio Di Francesco?
“He’s honest and at times too nice. He’s very precise, as in his system everything has to be the way he wants it. He really takes care of the unity of the squad and his rapport with the players.”