The clash between Milan and Sassuolo recalls intersections, situations, and figures such as the never-forgotten Giorgio Squinzi, the patron of the Neroverdi who passed away years ago and was a great Rossoneri fan. The match against the Emiliani is also important for Max Allegri, who brought Sassuolo to Serie B in the 2007/08 season.
The CEO of the Neroverdi, Giovanni Carnevali, in statements reported by Corriere dello Sport today, starts with the Livorno-born coach:
"He coached with us, and at Pavia he was my player when I was general manager, there is a special connection. He is one of the best Italian coaches overall. We are playing against a great team, just returning to San Siro is an honor, we are happy and confident. Apart from the relegation year, over all these years in Serie A we have carried out a serious project, which continues thanks to the support of the ownership."
On Fabio Grosso, the current Sassuolo coach:
"We are not discovering him now, we chose him for the value of the coach and the person. Last season he demonstrated his qualities and he is repeating them."
On Berardi’s absence, Sassuolo's CEO Carnevali said:
"He is recovering, he is a player we miss, both on the field and in the group because he is a champion."
