Fabio Capello has hit out at Juventus for not recognizing the potential of Dean Huijsen.
Huijsen made only one look for Juve earlier than becoming a member of Bournemouth in 2024 for a charge within the area of £12million.
Twelve months later, and after a string of sensible performances within the Premier League, the Spain worldwide joined Actual Madrid for £50m.
Huijsen has made a formidable begin at Madrid and will likely be within the XI once they tackle Juve on the Membership World Cup later as we speak in a conflict between two golf equipment Capello managed in his lengthy profession.
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Huijsen has clear potential – Capello
The Italian is baffled that the centre-half managed to slide by Juve’s fingers after three years within the Turin membership’s set-up.
“I’m shocked that Juventus didn’t see the clear potential of the boy,” Capello informed Gazzetta.
“Huijsen didn’t simply instantly change into good. If he’s enjoying for Actual Madrid at 20, he’s absolutely ok for Juventus.”
Madrid go into the sport as favourites and Capello believes their higher particular person high quality might be evident, including: “Vinicius Jr, [Kylian] Mbappé and [Jude] Bellingham are potential Ballon d’Or winners.
“Many stated Carlo Ancelotti solely relied on particular person expertise, however he was sensible at enhancing the gamers’ traits. Let’s see what Xabi Alonso does now. He absolutely doesn’t lack the character to say himself in Madrid.”
Capello an enormous fan of Yildiz
If there may be motive for optimism for Juventus, it comes within the type of younger ahead Kenan Yildiz.
The Turkey worldwide has been the Bianconeri’s greatest participant within the event and Capello believes he might pose issues for Huijsen and the remainder of the Madrid again 4.
“Yildiz has expertise and the humility of a champion. He’s a Actual Madrid-level participant,” he stated.
“Juventus are proper to carry on to him tightly. This might be his recreation.”