Ahead of Verona’s trip to Roma, Coach Andrea Mandorlini has expressed his deep fondness for Argentine forward Juan Iturbe.
Iturbe thrived for the Butei last season before making a big money move to the Italian capital this past summer.
Ahead of Verona’s trip to Roma, Coach Andrea Mandorlini has expressed his deep fondness for Argentine forward Juan Iturbe.
Iturbe thrived for the Butei last season before making a big money move to the Italian capital this past summer.
Whilst unavailable for tomorrow’s fixture through injury, Mandorlini hopes to still be able to catch a glimpse of his former player.
“I hope to be able to see him in the locker room, I hope he pays us a visit,” Mandorlini said of the 21-year-old who’s nursing a hamstring injury.
“I’m disappointed that he’s injured, maybe he’ll recover for the following week.
“He’s a really important player and we are happy he’s doing well. I didn’t hear from him this week.
“I consider him a champion, but first and foremost a son. He gave me a lot and I am happy that he found his element in a big team.
“I thank him for the kind words he sent my way, I gave and received a lot from him. He was a child, a son, but outside of his technical qualities he was also a really intelligent kid.”
Now that Iturbe is no longer at Verona, Mandorlini mentioned fellow Argentine Nico Lopez as a potential successor.
“In terms of characteristics it could be Nico Lopez, even if Juan Manuel got involved quicker.”