Sassuolo Coach Eusebio Di Francesco sees only Juventus as investing in Italian talent, as he talks Marco Verratti, Simone Zaza and Domenico Berardi.
The 45-year-old was interviewed by Tuttosport and reflected on the development of one of his former players, Paris Saint-Germain's Verratti.
Consistently linked to Juventus, the Coach sees him as an example of the right target that Italian clubs should pursue.
Sassuolo Coach Eusebio Di Francesco sees only Juventus as investing in Italian talent, as he talks Marco Verratti, Simone Zaza and Domenico Berardi.
The 45-year-old was interviewed by Tuttosport and reflected on the development of one of his former players, Paris Saint-Germain's Verratti.
Consistently linked to Juventus, the Coach sees him as an example of the right target that Italian clubs should pursue.
“I moved Verratti back in front of the defence, because that's where he can exploit his technical and psychological traits at his best,” ‘Difra’ has explained today.
“He is not a trequartista, he doesn't have the pace and, most importantly, he never shoots.
“PSG came fishing from our poverty. There were offers from Juve and Napoli, but it was impossible to turn down the French call.
“We should be more daring. We should go after talents earlier, and the only team doing that is Juventus.
“Look at Paul Pogba. He brings together physical and technical attributes in a dazzling combination.
“He is a dominant player who inhibits his opponents. He's worthy of the Ballon d'Or.
“I don't know if he's worth €100m, but it's easy to shell out the cash after the player has been discovered.
“You've got to have the skill to find someone like that when he doesn't cost a thing.
“Juventus invested and waited. Not everything goes right, true, but this must be our philosophy.
“We must look for those who have potential and nurture them. We are preparing Berardi and Zaza for Juve.
“Berardi is pure technique and nerve, but with intelligence. I hope he stays this way.
“Zaza is anarchic and unpredictable, especially when it comes to scoring goals.
“If they go to Juventus, that's because the club considers them important.
“I think they are. Berardi is only 20-years-old, and he's been playing at high levels for the last three seasons.”