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 payment within the area of £12million.
Twelve months later, and after a string of good performances within the Premier League, the Spain worldwide joined Real Madrid for £50m.
Huijsen has made a formidable begin at Madrid and shall be within the XI once they tackle Juve on the Club World Cup later immediately 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 instructed Gazzetta.
“Huijsen didn’t simply all of a sudden turn into good. If he’s enjoying for Real Madrid at 20, he’s certainly ok for Juventus.”
Madrid go into the sport as favourites and Capello believes their higher particular person high quality may very well be evident, including: “Vinicius Jr, [Kylian] Mbappé and [Jude] Bellingham are potential Ballon d’Or winners.
“Many mentioned Carlo Ancelotti solely relied on particular person expertise, however he was good at enhancing the gamers’ traits. Let’s see what Xabi Alonso does now. He certainly doesn’t lack the persona to claim himself in Madrid.”
Capello a giant 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 match 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 Real Madrid-level participant,” he mentioned.
“Juventus are proper to carry on to him tightly. This may very well be his recreation.”
