Mattia De Sciglio challenges Juventus with a poisoned tooth

The words of Mattia De Sciglio

First words as an Empoli player from Mattia De Sciglio: "Here I found a familiar environment. D'Aversa asked me to be a symbol for the locker room and to help him when there are difficult moments. Here we really work well".

"I feel good, I have been working apart to recover my condition, but by next week I count on being at the top. I want to play", added the former Juventus defender, who could make his debut against the Bianconeri.

The è poisoned tooth: "Knowing that I was out of the Juventus project è was no small blow for me. The period I went through è was complicated, but now I can't wait to make my debut. Facing my former team at the next one è only an additional motivation".

" I am not afraid to take a step backward" – concluded the 31-year-old. I feel wanted here and this aspect matters so much for a footballer. Everyone has spoken to me very well about Empoli. I evaluated the offer a few days, but in the short time I became convinced that this was the most suitable place for me. I found a lot of guys who want to show off and I am convinced that we will do very well".