Pjanic is as soft as mozzarella: Former Juventus president slams player and Sarri

Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has reacted towards club's current midfield crisis. Cobolli Gigli has gone to extent of calling Pjanic soft like mozzarella.

Miralem Pjanic joined Old Lady in 2016 from Roma. 29-year-old midfielder has since made 164 appearances for Juventus and won three Serie A titles with club. Pjanic has also featured in Serie A team of year several times.

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Giovanni Cobolli Gigli blames Pjanic and Sarri

Giovanni Cobolli Gigli was at helm of Juventus between years 2006-09. Juventus were relegated to Serie B during that time. This is following Calciopoli scandal.

Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has blamed Pjanic for club's poor midfield situation this season. Cobolli Gigli, while talking with Radio Sportiva, stated, “ difficulty of midfield is psychological. Pjanic seems to be as soft as mozzarella. He looks tired, and perhaps in need of a rest. midfield problem has to be solved.”

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Giovanni Cobolli Gigli also took a dig at Juventus' boss Maurizio Sarri. Cobolli Gigli stated, “I have always been critical of Maurizio Sarri, but I don’t like to kick a man when he is down.” However, former president still believes that Juventus have what it takes to continue ir Serie A dominance and win title this season.

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Juventus are currently on second spot of Serie A 2019-20 table and are only trailing behind table-toppers Inter Milan in terms of goal difference. Old Lady have a goal difference of 21. On or hand, Inter Milan have maintained a GD of 28. Juventus will next face Brescia in ir Serie A 2019-20 Matchday 24 clash. match will take place on Sunday, February 17 at 7:30 pm IST.

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