After an expected change in charge of Genoa's squad with Ballardini being replaced by Juric, il Grifone get ready to face a difficult game after the international break. On Saturday the Rossoblu will travel to Turin to play against Juventus, a special game for the ex-bianconero Romulo, now at Genoa.
"I had the opportunity to play with incredible players like Pirlo and Buffon - said the italo-Brazilian in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport - It was the best year of my life but I couldn't train or play since I was injured. Paratici showed my the texts from Conte's coaches that said that they wanted me for the national team. But I couldn't play. I must admit that I cried a lot during that time. I'll admit also that every player wants to play against their ex club and get a sort of 'revenge'. I am no different, I want to play and win this game".
The former Verona player discussed also the managerial change and his teammate Piatek, currently the top goal scorer in Italy: "I liked Ballardini, we got 12 points under him. However we have a wise president that also knows football. He saw that the team could improve and he made a choice to make it happen. With Juric we are now focusing on intensity. Piatek? He is rapid, he can dictate the play and shoot very well with his right foot. He heads the ball like a famous Brazilian player did, Dadà Maravilha, he stays up in the air to hit the ball".
