Bentancur: ‘Lampard And Gerrard My Role Models’
Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur reveals his role-models were Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Sergio Busquets. The 22-year-old is expected to play a more prominent role for the Bianconeri as the season resumes, following his excellent form under new coach Maurizio Sarri. Speaking to La Stampa, the Uruguayan explained why he turned to European footballers to develop his game. “I had no references in my role,” he began, “In Uruguay my model was Diego Forlan, a striker. “By profession I studied European footballers: Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Sergio Busquets.” The move to Juventus came about after the Bianconeri exercised an option to sign him, after Carlos Tevez made the switch to Boca Juniors. “I learned in December, from my agent, that the option would be exercised: six months later I was in Turin and it seemed incredible to me. “I immediately had the sensation of joining a large family and I breath...
