Buffon: Modric Does Not Surprise Me, He Can Still Decide Matches

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Juventus goalkeeper Buffon spoke about Milan and Juventus in an interview with the newspaper.

Buffon said: “Milan may have a sense of freshness: a new project, a new coach, new players, and the team can move forward with enthusiasm. However, after making so many changes, it will take time to find balance. Juventus have an advantage in getting started, as Spalletti has already been working with the team for nine months, and part of the work in the transfer market has also been driven by Luciano. The management and Spalletti have indeed done a good job. I am curious about Woltemade. I want to see whether he can use his physical qualities, his height of 198 centimeters and his excellent technique to become the dominant player I expect him to be.”

Asked about the fact that he retired at Parma at the age of 45 while Modric, at 40, is still playing in Juventus' match against Milan, Buffon said: “Modric does not surprise me, because what makes champions special is not only their technique, but also their willpower. Stories like his make me happy. Modric is Modric: as long as he is used in the right way, he can still have a decisive impact.”