Juventus, ultras against Leonardo Bonucci
Harsh stance of Juventus ultras who in a social statement attacked Leonardo Bonucci first and foremost.
“We are witnessing scenes that we do not understand and make us smile, or rather ridiculous scenes devised by those who stand as leaders but act as sacrificial victims. Bonucci has never been a leader and never will be. In this particular moment of general confusion where both among the players and in Juventus and in the curve, we are witnessing a moment of total anarchy where anyone who feels like it, in turn, stands up as a connoisseur, a leader and a person in charge without having the charisma or even the recognition of the people or from those who have known the environment for years. If there are hierarchical scales, there must be a reason: a good soldier does not necessarily make a good leader.”
“Bringing professional players as sacrificial victims to watch the curve while booing and insulting them, creating a legitimacy to the protest a month before the start of the season is simply absurd – we read further – The result can only be the formation of a weak group loaded with negativity and victimhood. Exactly the opposite of what is needed in sports especially at this level and in a team sport. Who knows what these players talk to and who tells them to do things outside their profession and knowledge. You are doing more harm to your teammates and the team than any incompetent coach, trainer and/or manager.”
“The role of Ultras (the real ones), on the other hand, is to support the team as long as possible. For protests and apologies, dear “splitters” there is time at the end of the season or there must be input from within. And if you (some players) were to be the architects of this “filth” you should be ashamed of yourselves, if, on the other hand, you are doing it out of ignorance or personal purposes: stop and know that you are doing it wrong in ways, timing and interlocutors. If we had something to say to you we would have done it at Continassa and looking you in the eyes as we have always done in the past, not on the field in front of the opponents with whistles and insults making us and you ridiculous and weak. Those who wear the Juventus FC jersey lower their heads only in front of their people and not in front of everyone, including the media. The looks from the field to the curve, the formal greeting with a raised hand instead of jubilation are enough to understand that you are apologizing. We have always understood knowing that you would react. And finally, do not take blame that only incompetent managers and president have and will have to answer for. Always and only for the love of the jersey!” the open letter ends.
