"What did I say to Higuain in pre-season? I told him he was too lazy, and if he didn't change his attitude, he'd never become the best centre-forward in the world." That was what Sarri told Sky in Italy in October 2015, after the striker scored his ninth goal in 12 appearances.
"He in part agreed with that consideration, as he couldn't get 100 percent out of his capabilities. We spoke clearly, so this turned into an honest and direct rapport that probably helps motivate him."
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"What did I say to Lukaku in pre-season? I told him he was too lazy, and if he didn't change his attitude, he'd never become the best centre-forward in the world." That was what Sarri told Sky in Italy in October 2019, after the striker scored his ninth goal in 12 appearances.
"He in part agreed with that consideration, as he couldn't get 100 percent out of his capabilities. We spoke clearly, so this turned into an honest and direct rapport that probably helps motivate him."
We can only hope...