Tacchinardi: Juventus made a mistake by letting go of Huizen. I would choose to play for Real Madrid other than Juventus

This Thursday, Juventus will face Real Madrid away from home in the Champions League. Club legend Tacchinadi talked about the topic of this game in an interview with AS.

How is your life now?

I have my own business and work as a commentator on Italian TV. I enjoy analyzing and commentating on football matches.

Will you go to the Bernabeu to watch the game?

Yes, Juventus invited me to participate in some activities as a kind of ambassador. I will go with the team and return with it.

You are 50 years old and you seem to be in good shape.

I have a tennis center and play tennis regularly. I try to maintain my condition.

Does Juventus lack midfielders like you now?

The midfielder is in a transition period. Currently, there are only Thuram and Locatelli, and they may be tired from too many games. McKennie is not suitable for this position and we need to strengthen the lineup at this position.

Who is the best player in this position

I like Guardiola very much, his style is completely different from mine. I am a physical, intense and aggressive player, while he is known for his technique and intelligence and his tactical awareness. There are many good players such as Pirlo, Dela Pena, Rodri and Casemiro, but I think Guardiola's skills and ability to read the game are the best. "

In the 2002/03 season, Juventus eliminated Barcelona in the quarter-finals and reversed Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

We lost 1-2 at the Bernabeu, but at home we played the most exciting game in my 11-year Juventus career and won 3-1. Piet Ronaldo, Nedved and Trezeguet scored respectively, and we performed perfectly throughout the game. In addition, Buffon also saved Figo's penalty kick.

Everything was perfect except for Nedved's yellow card at the last moment.

Indeed, he received it for a foul on McManaman. Yellow cards, we missed the final due to accumulation of yellow cards, and ultimately we lost to AC Milan. He was a key player for us and if he had been on the pitch, the outcome of that final could have been different.

Whether that 3-1 was a revenge for the 1998 final?

A little bit, that final in Amsterdam was a bad game, neither side played well, but I still remember Mijatovic's offside goal, which hurt me. That elimination was a revenge for us, but Real Madrid are always special in the Champions League.

Why It's hard to describe how special Real Madrid is, but they have a magic that is admirable. As much as I love Juventus, if I could choose another team to play for, it would be Real Madrid. Panucci is a TV colleague of mine and he told me many times how special it was to put on that jersey.

Barcelona also wanted to sign you

It is true. There were a lot of rumors that Rijkaard wanted to find a player like me. Eventually they signed Albertini. It will be good for my career and I'm looking forward to it, but if I had to choose, I would choose Real Madrid. And, if I could choose one more dream team, it would be Boca Juniors.

Do you feel more sad about the defeat in Amsterdam or the failure to reach the Champions League final in 2006?

It was a difficult choice, and it was a bad one too. To this day, when I watch Champions League games, I still think about those defeats.

The penalty kick that Riquelme missed

If we can drag the game into overtime, we have a great chance of entering the final. Riquelme didn't take the penalty well, which was a huge problem for us Disappointed because we deserved to fight for that championship.

You have played with Zidane, Del Piero, Nedved, Riquelme, Deschamps, Forlan and others

You have also played against Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Maldini and others. The players in the past were more talented than the current ones. Zidane is the most talented player I have ever played with. He should win more Champions League titles because his level is amazing.

What do you think of this matchup?

This Real Madrid team as a whole doesn’t excite me yet. The level of competition is not very high, but they have some world-class individual abilities. The atmosphere at the Bernabeu will be very tense, and coupled with the presence of Vinicius and Mbappe, it will be enough to defeat any opponent.

Real Madrid may appear to be at a low point, but they will fight back if their opponents let their guard down. For us, the recent defeat in Como adds to the pressure and a positive result will help boost confidence and morale, especially ahead of the game against Lazio.

Is Mbappe the biggest threat?

He is a very good player, but I prefer Vinicius. Bellin Doom is also a top player, though he's still getting into a rhythm.

How would your friend Tudor arrange this game?

Juventus is in a delicate stage, and fans want to see a two-forward and four-back formation instead of the current configuration. What I am sure of is that the team will show courage and intensity, which are the hallmarks of a coach. The game will be more difficult without Bremer, but we can still achieve a positive result.

Juventus let Huizen go

This was a huge mistake and we are paying for it now Pay the price. I often see him play in Juventus U23 games because my home is near the stadium. He has great potential and can be an excellent central defender, but he needs to improve his defensive skills and it is a shame to have him leave.

What do you think of Nico Paz?

He's very talented and we've seen how he performed against us. If I were Real Madrid's decision-maker, I would bring him back immediately. I don't think there are many players in Europe who are at his level. The way he plays football is unique, with excellent technique and great vision. If he returns to Real Madrid, it must be ensured that he can play. The only thing he needs to improve is his physical fitness and the intensity of his game. He, Yamal and Yildiz will become stars in world football in the next few years.

You once said that Pedri would not succeed in Serie A.

Yes. He is very good and I like his attitude and humility, but in Serie A there is little space and a lot of pressure and it will be difficult for him to perform like he did in Spain.

Modric did it

Modric is a genius and he has a smart coach who makes him the core of the team. Allegri tried to use him in the most free position because Milan relied on him. He changed the team's playing style and style and improved the overall level.

Can he play for Real Madrid for another year?

Of course, he has enough skills and physical fitness. Not every game can be played, but in important games, his experience and ability are indispensable. You can't let him run too much defensively, but finding a replacement for him will be nearly impossible. One game a week, he can maintain a high level.