Gabriele Sani, psychiatrist of Sandro Tonali, who is the director of the Clinical Psychiatry and Emergency Department at Policlinico Gemelli, as well as a professor at the University of the 'Sacro Cuore' in Rome, gave an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport. One of the topics discussed was why the former AC Milan midfielder betting on the Rossoneri club. Here is the response:
"Because a person with a gambling addiction has their own ritual, follows a superstitious sequence. Sandro bet on Milan winning for this reason. It was part of his lucky charm ritual, it's called 'magical thinking'."
Can Tonali return to playing professionally?
"Not only that. If he has achieved what he has despite this burden, once he frees himself from it, he will be able to express his potential even more effectively, perhaps even better than before."
