Lille boss: David is not a typical No. 9 center, and Gerglois still needs a few months to recover.

Juventus introduced forward Jonathan David from Lille this summer, whose contract has expired, and also signed Lille winger Gerglova. And Lille boss Alessandro Barnaba talked about the two players.

Jonathan David performed well in Lille last season, playing 49 times, scoring 25 goals and assisting 12 times, and was elected as the CONCACAF Player of the Year last season. However, Jonathan David's performance did not meet expectations after joining Juventus. He only scored 1 goal in 13 appearances this season and has begun to lose his main position.

Barnaba came to Milan to participate in the Football Business Forum this week. He first said: "I know Jonathan very well. We worked together for five years. I have communicated with him and the club president to discuss the possibility of contract renewal, but in the end we could not reach an agreement. . Because he has always wanted to play in a high-level league, such as Serie A or the Premier League."

Barnaba continued: "It is not easy to come to a new league, and it is even more difficult for him because he is a very special No. 9 player here. The team is built around him like that, so I expected him to encounter some difficulties at the beginning."

Barnaba also said: "Nevertheless, if you look at the distance he runs every game and the input he puts into defense, and how much he helps his teammates, he is a good player. A very good player. He does not have the goal-scoring instinct of a typical No. 9 center player. If someone wants him to play like an ordinary No. 9 player, it will be difficult for him to perform."

Reglova has only played 4 times in Juventus this season, with 0 goals and 0 assists. Barnaba emphasized: "He is one of the most talented players I have ever seen, but he suffered a serious injury before. The injury was underestimated at first and did not seem to be as serious as it was later discovered. He had to undergo surgery and has been unable to play since then and will be absent until the end of the season. Gerglova joined Juventus without playing for 8 months. He needs time to regain the rhythm of the game, especially for someone with speed and speed. For a player with agile talent."

Barnaba believes: "I don't expect him to recover quickly. Considering the current schedule, it will take a few months for him to return to his best condition. But he is a very talented player. Maybe Coach Spalletti can use his creativity to manage it in a special way. If he can do it, I believe I will perform very well."