Maurizio Sarri was unimpressed with Luciano Moggi’s suggestion that his Juventus ‘would’ve been relegated’, reminding everyone who won the last Scudetto in Turin.
The controversial former Juventus director, who was a central figure in the Calciopoli scandal that dominated Italian football back in the 2000s, told Radio Bianconera that the Old Lady ‘would’ve been relegated to Serie B’ had Sarri not left the club after his single season in charge.
Sarri spent the 2019-20 season in the Juventus dugout after Massimiliano Allegri’s departure, guiding the club to their most recent Scudetto to date. He failed to impress in both the Coppa Italia and Champions League, which ultimately saw him dismissed at the end of that campaign.
Through Lazio’s media department, Sarri decided to respond to Moggi’s suggestions, reminding the former director who last won the Scudetto at Juventus.
“In regards to Moggi’s statements, I’m having trouble because I would have to respond to someone who has been banned and therefore I feel like I’m disrespecting everyone those who haven’t.
“The truth is that Juventus’ last Scudetto came under my management and the truth is that in a history spanning over a century like that of Juve, the only relegation came under his management.
“And also with a 17-point penalty for the following Serie B season… I also have the feeling of what is behind his statements, but these are the facts.”
Moggi attempted to clarify his initial statements to TMW, suggesting his words were misinterpreted.
“I never said that with Sarri Juventus would’ve gone to Serie B, that can be ruled out. They won the title.
“I understood his statements because he said that Juventus weren’t coachable. Sarri said this, not me.
“And, since I believe that when you change coaches you also need to know the players you have in your squad, a search for a solution was made to improve the team’s play and instead they got worse. I think this is clear.”
The former Juventus director was then asked to respond to Sarri’s comments regarding his ban from football.
“Tell Sarri that I hope for him and his children, if he has any, that what happened to us does not happen to them.
“I haven’t criticised Sarri, I’d like to point that out, however, and I repeat, it was he who said that Juventus weren’t coachable.”