Rodrigo Bentancur admits he was “nervous” when making his Juventus debut, but was reassured by “incredible” Gianluigi Buffon.
The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Bianconeri from Boca Juniors for this season, and played nine minutes away at Genoa in their last Serie A match.
“The truth is I was a bit nervous in Genoa, I didn’t think I’d come on in that game,” Bentancur confessed, speaking to Sky.
Rodrigo Bentancur admits he was “nervous” when making his Juventus debut, but was reassured by “incredible” Gianluigi Buffon.
The 20-year-old midfielder joined the Bianconeri from Boca Juniors for this season, and played nine minutes away at Genoa in their last Serie A match.
“The truth is I was a bit nervous in Genoa, I didn’t think I’d come on in that game,” Bentancur confessed, speaking to Sky.
“Fortunately I had the opportunity to make my debut in a Juve shirt, I’m very happy and I’ll try to take advantage of every minute I get.
“Buffon has been incredible since I got here and he’s always treated me well. He’s always very kind to me.
“He saluted me, and when I was called to come on against Genoa his advice was to come on calmly and that I had nothing to prove. He’s helped me a lot, he’s really a great person.
“My role? I’ve played in a four-man and a three-man midfield but I prefer a three, I feel better there. As I’ve said though, I’ve played every role in midfield.”