Berardi: “Chiellini was a great figure”

Throughout the nationwide workforce break, Domenico Berardi gave an interview to Il Corriere dello Sport, through which he talked about why he stayed at Sassuolo, whereas Juventus had been fascinated by him numerous occasions, and he additionally singled out Giorgio Chiellini, though not solely in a optimistic gentle.

“Hardest opponent? José Mourinho’s workforce, AS Roma, had eleven madmen who created chaos on the pitch. I’ve to say that Giorgio Chiellini was additionally an ideal determine. He beat me after which thanked me. He was an skilled and bodily robust defender. While you had been mendacity half-dead on the bottom, Giorgio was the primary to consolation you. A hammer, however well mannered.

Among the many coaches, I owe loads to Eusebio Di Francesco, he was the one who had the braveness to play on the age of seventeen. Fabio Grosso suits our soccer very properly, he’s the one who confronts, who listens to us. On the similar time, I’m principally related to Roberto De Zerbi. He gave the impression to be controlling us with a joystick. He was manic, fully immersed in work, he may keep on the sphere for eighteen hours. Shut ball possession, open area, method with practiced figures. In case you tousled a easy move and put the ball on the flawed foot of your teammate, he interrupted the coaching session. He caught to the scenario till the ball was on the precise foot. On the similar time, he would have jumped into the hearth for us.

I’ve been in Sassuolo for fifteen years, within the first years I didn’t really feel prepared to depart. For the final 5 – 6 years, I’ve been pushing to depart, however that requires three events to agree, and one occasion has all the time been lacking from the equation.

Earlier than I obtained injured, I agreed with a giant membership, the options had been already there. For every occasion. However I will not inform you which one, it is a disgrace to ask, however sure, it was one of many large three golf equipment. I regretted not having the ability to play within the Champions League, not having the ability to play for the very best targets. The Champions League is one thing I’ve all the time needed to strive.

I’ve a contract till 2029, sure, however by no means say by no means. Life is filled with surprises. It had many surprises in retailer for me. As a toddler, I slept with a ball in my arms, holding the ball near me as an alternative of the stuffed animal. I needed to be a soccer participant and I lastly succeeded.

Do followers not know my direct web page? I’ve by no means preferred the highlight, I like my actions on the pitch to talk for me. I used to be not open to interviews. I did what I felt. At the moment, I’m extra mature in each method.”