Daniele De Rossi insists Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has “a reputation of being unlikable that is totally wrong.”
The former Roma and Italy midfielder spoke to Sky Sport Italia and there was a video message sent in by Bonucci.
“We’re talking about a guy who all the people I know tell me is irritating and unlikable,” said De Rossi.
“There is this perception of Leo and a reputation, but it’s totally wrong. He’s an incredible professional and it’s sad that people think he’s unlikable.
Daniele De Rossi insists Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has “a reputation of being unlikable that is totally wrong.”
The former Roma and Italy midfielder spoke to Sky Sport Italia and there was a video message sent in by Bonucci.
“We’re talking about a guy who all the people I know tell me is irritating and unlikable,” said De Rossi.
“There is this perception of Leo and a reputation, but it’s totally wrong. He’s an incredible professional and it’s sad that people think he’s unlikable.
“He can be a bit annoying at times on the pitch, but that’s because of the jersey he wears, as that club gives you a certain attitude and it’s one of the reasons why they win so much.”
The pair became close when playing on international duty for Italy.
“He threw a boot at me in training once, it slipped and caught me with a stud. It was a little less of a joke for a moment, but it was all water under the bridge a minute later.
“Bonucci is one of the lads I remember with most fondness. That dinner table was chaos, great times.”