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Alessio Tacchinardi, 45, an important figure in the history of Juventus, adding eleven consecutive seasons at Vecchia Signora, between 1994/95 and 2004/05, achieving 5 scudettos and also a victory in the Champions League. The former midfielder never hides from comments on the current situation at the Turin club and analyzed the tie with FC Porto for A BOLA, looking particularly at Sérgio Conceição’s experience in Italy.
First, the memory of the Portuguese far-right came to the fore when they arrived at Lazio for the first of five Calcio seasons. «Sérgio was an opponent of many fights, a strong player with quality and a lot of imagination, I remember his vibrant personality. He never faced defeats well, he spoke a lot on the field and was a benchmark for his teams. There were always many discussions in the field with him. He was unwavering, he didn’t take orders from anyone and he always wanted to win no matter what. Like me! », Tacchinardi remembers, who was on the pitch in Conceição’s first match in Italy. On August 29, 1998. The Italian Super Cup was played between Juventus and Lazio. The Portuguese international resolves the match at 90 + 4, responding to Del Piero’s draw at 87. Nedved had scored the first for Lazio. Dream debut.
“I remember very well why a Super Cup in Italy was a very important dispute. We did not know him as a player, and he is essential for Lazio in that match. He surprised us and immediately showed what was coming, he showed Italy his characteristics ”, praises the former Juventus defensive midfielder, who played many times in the center with Paulo Sousa.
If Sérgio’s talent and irreverence in the field conquered Italy, his profile at the bank also brings him closer to many preferences. This Champions League tie can improve your reputation.
“He had an excellent career as a player and, certainly, in Italy we have already followed with great curiosity and interest what he is doing as a coach. Bear in mind that he is very well prepared and gives the game an offensive character. Now we will see him against Juventus, whom he knows well, knows the mentality of the club and I am curious to see how he will play this match in Porto. That said, there is a lot of interest in Sérgio’s work, especially because he left us very good memories. If he does well in these two games, the doors of Italian football will open clearly for him, ”confesses Tacchinardi, still firm when it comes to Italian favoritism.
«Juventus comes from a defeat in Naples but from a match that they did not deserve to lose. It is growing, it has not started very well, something normal due to the change of coach and new players, without doing preseason because of Covid, which has already started the Championship. They lost several starting points, but Juventus is still the strongest team in Serie A. I think they can win the scudetto again, they are improving a lot. I believe that the qualifying rounds will pass, aware that the challenges with FC Porto are always difficult and beautiful. But honestly, Juve is stronger and has ambitions to win the Champions League. A great extra that makes us curious is the duel between Pirlo and Sérgio, because they are two excellent coaches, with an offensive style ”, Tacchinardi shows, also delivering the greatness of the duel that will put friends Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo face to face. .
“It will be a fantastic match, after all, there are two legends who have made Portuguese football highly respected. But Cristiano is number one wherever he goes and will take Juve to the next round. It will not be easy because FC Porto is always a dangerous team and the matches in Portugal are complicated, despite the lack of the warm atmosphere that is usual there for the public. At FC Porto, the one who will have a voice will be Sergio more than any individual. It can be decisive, because he knows everything about Juve, he has played against them several times, he knows their competitive spirit and, therefore, he knows how to prepare the game very well. Of course, Juventus is a strong team and ready to finish the competition. And the defeat against Napoli will not prevent him from playing two great games against FC Porto », he clarifies.
