The legendary Dutch football goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar once played for Juventus. When attending the Football Business Forum in Milan, he talked about his compatriot Kupmenas and many topics related to Juventus.
About Kupmenas
I think Kupmenas has performed very well in the Netherlands and Atalanta. His growth has made him one of the strongest midfielders in Italy. Sometimes, football just needs a little more time. I think Juve's frequent coaching changes have not helped him. Maybe the Bianconeri's system is different from what he is used to. But overall he is one of the best Dutch players in recent years and I hope he can prove himself again at Juventus.
Nowadays, the position of the ball and how to create a triangle are more important. In the Netherlands we often use a midfielder who drops between the two central defenders and this could be a solution to improve the quality of the team's tactics.
About Spalletti becoming the new coach of Juventus
Not only for a player, the club also needs to find the right coach to promote development. Frequent coaching changes are not conducive to the growth of the team. I have experienced this myself. Spalletti has proven his ability and should be given a chance in the hope that Juve can return to their rightful place.
About the relationship with Agnelli
I played for Juventus 25 years ago. Now many things have changed. I have a very good relationship with Agnelli. Now I sometimes communicate with Chiellini to discuss the organization of the club. I don't know all the players, but Juventus must be strong and try to win the championship.
About Del Piero's possible return to Juventus
I met Del Piero in Portugal two months ago. Being a manager or director at a club is not easy and there is a lot of pressure on you. It's up to him whether he takes over as president to restore Juve's spirit.
On how Di Gregorio and Donnarumma
respond to criticism it mainly depends on the players themselves. They work every day under the guidance of the head coach and goalkeeper coach. This is the environment in which they should focus. DiGregorio has potential, but he needs the confidence to perform at his level in every game. As for Donnarumma leaving PSG for Manchester City, that surprises me, but a change of scenery might bring new positives.
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