Arne Slot knows very well Albert Gudmundsson. The technical future of Liverpool he coached the Icelandic striker of Genoa at the time of AZ Alkmaar. However, Gilardino’s playmaker assures us, no phone call has arrived from Anfield, at least for now: “Only that he hasn’t called me yet. But, who knows.”
Any calls from Italian coaches?“None, except Gasperini who complimented me after the match.”
What struck you about Inter?
“They have shown that they are the best, they know how to do everything well. They have a game system that works. I was very impressed by Calhanoglu: he sets, defends, passes the ball strong and precise short and long, he shoots.”
From Milan?
“Strong, they move all over the pitch and I like how they control the game. I like Reijnders, someone else who can do a bit of everything in midfield.”
Of Juventus?
“Very ‘Italian’, compact. With them we drew twice, a great pride for a team like ours.”