The sports director ofAston Villa, Monchi gave a long interview to the microphones of Sky Sportsalso focusing among the various topics on the next Champions League match against Bologna: “Being favorites or not doesn’t change anything, everyone can think what they want. Our start to the season was good, Bologna’s was so-so but it will be at 100% a difficult challenge. It’s true that playing at Villa Park we will have a small advantage, but in the end it’s a Champions League match and they’re all difficult.”
What is your relationship with Giovanni Sartori?
“A very good relationship, when I was at Roma he was at Atalanta. This summer we loaned Iling-Junior to Bologna.”
Then he will also challenge Juventus and therefore Douglas Luiz
“He is good, he is strong. For us last year he was a fundamental player, he played 90% of the total minutes. I am convinced that little by little he will find his best condition and will be an important player for Juventus.”
You worked with De Rossi at Roma, what are your thoughts on his dismissal?
“Roma is a club that will remain in my heart forever, it was the first time I left Seville. It’s a moment in my life that will remain forever, the first year we played in the Champions League semi-final and that will remain forever. beautiful place.”
Did you hear from De Rossi after his dismissal?
“No, I haven’t heard it. I think it’s a difficult situation but I don’t know it and I can’t comment on it. Nobody can question his love for Roma and last year he did a great job. But I can’t say more “.