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Former Juventus midfielder, now head of the competition for Italy, talks about the tournament’s news and his views on the current performance of the Old Lady.

Today, Turin turns into the capital of the Kings League, with Claudio Marchisio at the center stage as the protagonist of the Italian draft. The former Juventus midfielder, now in charge of the competition for Italy, not only explained the details of the competition but also answered questions from the present journalists, providing interesting insights into the current state of his beloved team, Juventus. Here are his words.

Juventus, Marchisio’s words

What can you tell us about this event in such an important location?
“I have attended many evenings at the Teatro Regio, and I am glad to see so many young people here tonight who may have never been here before. They are here to see us, but they will also see a fantastic place like this. It is an important moment for us, and I am curious to see the draft. I have spoken a bit with all the presidents, and I am curious to see what strategies they will use. Then here in Turin, we will also have the final of the Kings League World Cup.”

How does this draft work?
“It is identical to the NBA draft; surely the first picks will be the most talented players. As we go down, it will be different, but the initial choices will be the most interesting, so stay focused from the beginning.”

Turning to Serie A, is this still the league of the seven sisters?
“I confirm this feeling, the teams at the top are very close. But I am convinced that from January, 2-3 teams will pull away. In this phase, Juventus has some very important absences, the transfer market will also come into play, and we will have to see who tries to strengthen their squad. Someone will definitely have to do it.”

Is Vlahovic the right man for this Juventus? Does he need help?
“These are choices of the club, the coach. I hope he does not have any further physical problems. Juventus needs him also in terms of numbers because Milik has not returned yet, and there are no other center-forwards. Despite what is said about Juventus’ style of play, not having the center-forward makes a difference, and I hope he can be available as soon as possible because Juventus will have many home games, and a player like him is essential.”

THE GRIT OF DUSAN VLAHOVIC ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

What do you think about Koopmeiners’ current form?
“It’s a period of adjustment for him, not only in terms of position. It’s a total change both in playing style and in a different role from what he had at Atalanta. It’s worth remembering that he had a fairly unique injury, to the ribs. I hope he can find his way to scoring goals because I believe that in some performances, it can weigh.”

Are there any Kings League rules that you would bring to eleven-a-side football?
“We will see over time, there are many things that can change the outcome of a match with the cards. I know that in youth sectors, some Kings League rules are already being used with young players. So, some things are already shifting.”

What are the seven ideal Serie A players that you would see fitting well in your Kings League team?
“We need to think carefully, seven-a-side football is different from eleven-a-side, and it requires players who are very skilled in one-on-one situations. I’ll tell you three: Douglas Costa, Andrea Pirlo, and Andres Iniesta.”