Maurizio Sarri ‘thinks’ Serie A will resume this summer and tells those who claim referees favour Juventus to “look at the numbers. They say something else.”
Speaking to Juve’s official YouTube channel, Sarri discussed managing the Bianconeri during the coronavirus pandemic and gave his thoughts on ending the season.
“I’d like to go to Rome for the Coppa Italia Final and any other European city for the Champions League,” admitted the 61-year-old.
“I don’t have a clear head to work so much right now. I’m watching games and doing it in a very detached way gives you a different idea.
“I think we’re going to play in the summer, so this is the right time to disconnect a bit since there will be a minimal stop between one season and another.
Maurizio Sarri couldn't help but light one up while on live-stream with Juventus today 🚬 pic.twitter.com/wDfJyaLw4P
— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) April 17, 2020
“I’m reading a lot and watching some old matches. When I see Sacchi’s Milan, I think they were 20 years ahead of their time.”
The former Napoli boss is back in Italy after a one-season stop at Chelsea, but he believes there is too much ‘hate’ in his homeland.
“Two things struck me: love and hate. We’re surrounded by love in any city in Italy and it’s a beautiful thing, but we’re also always surrounded by hatred.
“We’re always the ones favoured by referees, yet look at the numbers and they say something else.
“Personally I was insulted in Naples, the city where I was born and gave everything. If I didn’t win there it’s because I didn’t succeed.
% of wins in the first 37 games at Juventus (all competitions):
1- Sarri 73%
2- Allegri 65%
3- Conte 59% pic.twitter.com/YC9oeJ5LJ3— Around Turin (@AroundTurin) April 18, 2020
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“And in Turin, I heard chants against my mother from Fiorentina fans. When you’re attacked from the outside, you become stronger inside.
“If you become a Gobbo (insulting term for Juve fans), it’s for that reason, you are constantly getting attacked.”