Gattuso ricorda il ‘suo’ Milan: “Champions 2007? Vinta in ritiro a Malta, tra freddo e vino”

L’allenatore del Milan Gennaro Gattuso ha ricordato alcuni dei suoi successi da calciatore, svelando simpatici retroscena

Anche Gennaro Gattuso è intervenuto durante l’incontro di presentazione del libro “Da Calciopoli ai Pink Floyd” di Alberto Costa concentrandosi soprattutto sul passato da giocatore del Milan“Galliani e Berlusconi pagavano buoni premi, ho preso tante di quelle multe da 1 milione-1 milione e mezzo, con tutti i danni che ho fatto. Poi meno male che vincevamo trofei e tutto passava in secondo piano. La rissa Ibra-Onyewu? Ci allenammo al campo 6, si sono acchiappati e pesavano 100kg l’uno: ho preso due schiaffi, e alla fine ho detto “ammazzatevi”. Ambrosini neanche si avvicinò, io da eroe mi sono avvicinato e ho provato a fermarli anche con un calcio, sono andato via poi. Nessuno poteva fermarli, si son sfogati. A Ibra poi è passata subito, non gli piace portare rancore: ad avercene di giocatori come lui”.

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L’allenatore dei rossoneri continua: “La salvezza del Milan in questi anni è stata il rispetto delle regole, poche volte Galliani è intervenuto: eravamo noi a rispettare la storia, c’era grande mentalità. Oggi si fa più fatica, la mentalità dei giocatori è cambiata: il primo giorno in cui sono andato a Milanello e mi sono fatto la barba ho lasciato due peli sul lavandino e Costacurta mi diede uno schiaffo in testa, dicendomi di pulire. Facevo fatica a parlare la stessa lingua che ho parlato l’ultimo anno in cui ho giocato in rossonero, per questo andai via: ora viviamo un’epoca diversa rispetto al passato. Si può tornare come prima, ma non bisogna dimenticare che i tempi son cambiati: è normale che se un allenatore crede fortemente in ciò che fanno i ragazzi, con passione e voglia, debba avere la fortuna di avere giocatori che facciano questo”.

Gattuso non riesce a trattenere i ricordi che riaffiorano nella sua mente: “Una volta si sentiva solo musica italiana negli spogliatoi: ora se metti musica italiana in spogliatoio ridono, va di moda l’hip-hop. Se metti Pupo(tutti ridono). Oggi tutti i giocatori guardano partite che giocano in campionati esteri e ascoltano la musica con le cuffie. Poi se metti regolamenti si lamentano, cercano alibi e pensano alle loro abitudini: ognuno ora pensa al suo orticello, alle cose che gli piace fare. Io sono arrivato nel ‘99 e la tecnologia non era arrivata ai livelli di oggi, la musica si ascoltava il giusto. Da allenatore è una cosa che non concepisco quella di ascoltare la musica prima delle partite, ma l’ho accettato ora e mi sono aperto per non essere un disadattato. Era meglio sentire Pupo che quella schifezza di musica hip-hop che non si capisce niente”, prosegue l’allenatore rossonero.

Poi un aneddoto che fa capire quanto quel Milan fosse compatto in tutti i suoi componenti: Nel 2007 vivevamo un periodaccio e la società ci mandò a Malta  per il ritiro: faceva un freddo cane, eravamo tutti incazzati con Galliani. Dopo essere tornati a Milano, ci tornammo. Quell’anno vincemmo poi la Champions: stavamo fino alle 5 di mattina in 10-14 tra noi, bevendo un bicchiere di vino. Queste cose ci hanno rafforzato, oggi i giocatori mangiano, si alzano e vanno via. Ho giocato con tantissimi campioni, ma per essere tale devi essere coerente, non saltare un allenamento: Maldini per non saltare un allenamento prendeva 1-2 aulin al giorno, per me è il più forte con cui abbia mai giocato. Se all’epoca si diceva che non si dovevano vincere i giornali, così i giornali non si leggevano”.

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E dopo aver parlato a lungo degli altri, la conclusione è tutta dedicata a sé stesso: “Nella vita ho sempre pensato di diventare il più forte nel mio ruolo, l’incontrista: ho cercato di migliorarmi, avevo qualità. Così scarso tecnicamente non ero, ma sapevo quale fosse il mio lavoro e quali fossero i miei limiti. Questo mettevo a disposizione”, ha concluso Gattuso.

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MOTHER’S SON Lucas Hernandez: The Bayern Munich club record signing’s dad walked on his family for another woman when the defender was a toddler

The £68m defender was raised by single mum Py Laurence after his dad, former footballer Jean-Francois Hernandez, left his mother for a Spanish TV star when he was 5

  • 2 Apr 2019, 7:00
  • Updated: 2 Apr 2019, 9:33

HE’S most certainly his mother’s son, despite his father’s footballing pedigree.

Last week, Lucas Hernandez, 23, continued his rapid rise in the game – signing for Bayern Munich for a club record fee of £68m.

 Lucas Hernandez became Bayern Munich's club record signing last week in a £68m deal
Lucas Hernandez became Bayern Munich’s club record signing last week in a £68m deal

It’s capped a wonderful eight months for the defender, who lifted the World Cup last summer with France.

But behind his success lies a tragic story, fraught with a determination to be the best.

When Lucas was just five years old, dad Jean-Francois Hernandez left him, his mum Py Laurence and younger brother Theo for Spanish TV star Sonia Moldes.

Both Jean-Francois’s sons would go on to play professionally, Theo is currently starring at Real Sociedad, on loan from Real Madrid.

However, their achievements have absolutely nothing to do with him.

The life of dad, Jean-Francois Hernandez

The 6ft 3in defender’s career began at Toulouse, followed by a short spell at Sochaux, before signing for a disgraced Marseille side who were relegated to Ligue 2 after the 1993 bribery scandal that rocked French football.

Jean-Francois helped OM gain promotion in 1996, but in truth was a bit-part player, and mostly found himself playing fourth division football with the reserves.

In 1998, at the age of 30, he moved to Spain with Compostella for a new challenge.

They were relegated from La Liga in his first season, and he soon signed for Rayo Vallecano, another club who yo-yoed between the top league and the Segunda Division.

 His father Jean-Francois Hernandez was also a professional footballer
His father Jean-Francois Hernandez was also a professional footballerCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 However, Jean-Francois Hernandez ditched his family for Spanish TV beauty Sonia Moldes
However, Jean-Francois Hernandez ditched his family for Spanish TV beauty Sonia Moldes
 Jean-Francois left Lucas Hernandez's mum Py Laurence to raise his children
Jean-Francois left Lucas Hernandez’s mum Py Laurence to raise his children

Then came a season at Atletico Madrid from 2000-01, who had been relegated and were looking for seasoned Segunda Division pro to aid their plight.

He shared a dressing room with a young Fernando Torres for a year, before he was shipped back to Rayo.

Jean-Francois retired in 2002 at the age of 33 after his priorities changed and he met another woman.

He dropped his family, left their home and shacked up with stunning actress Moldes soon after.

They got married months later, enjoying a romantic honeymoon in Thailand and he was never to be seen again.

Mum Py Laurence took on the strain of raising two boys on her own

With the bread-winner of the family gone, Py was left on her own with Lucas and Theo.

Initially it pained her to see her two young boys kicking a football around, a reminder of the husband who had scorned her’s livelihood.

But she supported their talent, knowing full well they dreamed of playing professionally.

Lucas joined the youth set-up of CF Rayo Majadahonda, a local team 20 minutes west of Madrid, and Theo came onboard a year later.

 Py Laurence took on the mantle of single mum, making sure Lucas and Theo Hernandez got what they wanted
Py Laurence took on the mantle of single mum, making sure Lucas and Theo Hernandez got what they wantedCredit: Libre Uso
 Lucas, left, and Theo, right, were driven to training daily by mum Py Laurence when they were small boys
Lucas, left, and Theo, right, were driven to training daily by mum Py Laurence when they were small boys
 Lucas Hernandez played youth football at CF Rayo Majadahonda
Lucas Hernandez played youth football at CF Rayo Majadahonda
 As a young boy, Lucas dreamed of becoming a professional footballer
As a young boy, Lucas dreamed of becoming a professional footballer

Despite her financials straits, Py drove her sons to training EVERY single day.

Recognising the boys were unique, CF Rayo Majadahonda gave them both scholarships.

Through their teens, Lucas and Theo excelled – coaches told their mother that her boys could go far in football, because they had the skill and ability to reach the top.

Lucas moves to Atletico Madrid in 2007

When he was just 11, Lucas joined Atletico Madrid’s youth set-up.

He earned the nickname ‘Jefazo’ from his coaches and teammates, which translates to ‘Big Boss.’

Tall and strong in the tackle, his attributes stood out among the rest.

Young Lucas was also blessed with incredible anticipation, able to read the game well before the play was made.

His character – fierce, determined and a born winner made him stand out on the pitch furthermore.

In 2014, Diego Simeone included the then 17-year-old in his first team squad for a match against Villarreal.

 With a steely determination and ability to anticipate an opposition's attacks, he rose through the Atletico Madrid ranks
With a steely determination and ability to anticipate an opposition’s attacks, he rose through the Atletico Madrid ranks
 Lucas soon became an important first team player for Simeone's men
Lucas soon became an important first team player for Simeone’s menCredit: Getty Images – Getty
 While younger brother Theo is establishing himself at left back for Real Sociedad
While younger brother Theo is establishing himself at left back for Real SociedadCredit: Getty Images – Getty

A year later, Hernandez was promoted from the second string, where he established himself as a mainstay alongside the likes of seasoned campaigner Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez.

Now he’s a dad, Lucas understands the role mother Py played even more

Last year, Lucas became a father to a son called Martin.

In a heart-wrenching interview with La Parisien, he made it clear that he would not repeat the same mistake his father made and paid credit to his mum.

“I owe everything to her, she’s the one who brought us up, who took my brother and I to football, who worked I don’t know how many hours to feed us,” he said. “What I am is thanks to her.”

Lucas also confirmed that he and Theo haven’t spoken to their father for around 13 years.

“We’ve not heard from our father for 12 or 13 years, not even after winning the World Cup.

I owe everything to her, she’s the one who brought us up, who took my brother and I to football, who worked I don’t know how many hours to feed us.”Lucas Hernandez On Mum Py Laurence

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“Now that I’m a father, I’m even more aware of what he’s done, that he has failed in his father’s role.

“What I can’t imagine is giving up my son, I would never do it, and even if I have to sleep under a bridge for my son’s happiness, I will.”

It’s clear to see that Bayern are investing in a talent with the right morals.

 Now a father himself to son Martin, Lucas Hernandez is adamant he won't make the same mistakes as his dad
Now a father himself to son Martin, Lucas Hernandez is adamant he won’t make the same mistakes as his dad
 Lucas Hernandez admitted he and his brother Theo owe their football careers to their mum
Lucas Hernandez admitted he and his brother Theo owe their football careers to their mumCredit: Libre Uso
 Last summer, Lucas celebrated winning the World Cup with France
Last summer, Lucas celebrated winning the World Cup with FranceCredit: Getty – Contributor
 But Lucas, his brother Theo and mum Py haven't heard from dad Jean-Francois for 13 years
But Lucas, his brother Theo and mum Py haven’t heard from dad Jean-Francois for 13 yearsCredit: Libre Uso

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