Juventus legend: Again, Zidane is an alien, he is like juggling on the pitch

November 10th Juventus star Di Livio once played alongside Zidane, and he was impressed by the Frenchman's skills. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Di Livio reflected on Zidane's time at Juventus, among other topics.

About Zidane's skills

I say again that Zidane is an alien. I've seen him do things that only Maradona could do, and I'm not exaggerating at all. He's a juggling act on the court, mesmerizing with his fakes, leg movements and boneless ankles. He is an all-round player because he is not only regarded as a genius because of his technical skills, but he is also a team player because he runs, tracks back and works very hard.

An anecdote about Zidane

In 1996, Zidane encountered considerable difficulties in the first few months after joining Juventus. It wasn't until October against Inter Milan that he broke the deadlock and scored a stunning goal. He gets sulky when he can't do what he wants. We saw him in the dressing room with his head down and mumbling: "I don't understand why I can't complete my moves, why I can't do anything." This kind of self-criticism surprised me because it doesn't happen very often in football. Normally you hear someone say, "Hey, I'm the best, I've always been the best." But Zidane would blame himself for not performing up to par.

About Zidane’s character

Zidane is a great young man who gets along well with everyone on the team and can even accept teasing and jokes from his teammates. For example, he always wears white socks, no matter what shoes or pants he wears. Ferrara would always cut off his white socks and tell him, "Zizou, white socks are out." He was an angel off the court, but a fighter on the court, and he had an incredible fighting spirit. "

About the famous Juventus spirit

The Juventus I played for was a team that appeared in the right place at the right time, led by the great commander Lippi. We were united and integrated, and were a very comprehensive team. But before Zidane, there was Vialli's Juventus. Vialli was a true captain. He made us understand what a winning mentality is and instilled this mentality in us.

About whether Spalletti leads Juventus' recovery I think Spalletti is a good coach for the club, and I have always thought so. I am sorry that my friend Tudor is dismissed, but the team needs a shock. It is reasonable for him to be sacked because there is still time to recover. Spalletti brings experience, game style and, I hope, resilience, especially some players, who seem to be out of shape now.