Calla worked at Veiga last season as an assistant coach of FC Basel.
He told TuttoJuve.com: “He is a boy with a very strong character and an important personality that characterizes him. Renato likes to play with the ball, wants to have an impact in a match and he always wants to win.”
“What immediately struck me is his physique, which is very important. He has excellent technique, but his presence on the field is truly incredible.”
On Veiga's problems at Chelsea, Calla continued: “I don't really agree with that because he played a lot at the beginning of the season and the move from Basel to Chelsea is very important in itself. In my opinion he shows that he has good potential and has the qualities needed to play at certain levels. Then it is clear that the competition in London is huge. He may have encountered some difficulties, but that is quite normal.
“In my opinion he is a central defender. I would see him very well together with (Fede) Gatti in the center of Juve's four-man defense. On the wing, I think there are alternatives who can fill the role better than Renato. “
Asked about comparisons with Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, Calla also said: “I don't really like to make comparisons between two players with different characteristics. Ricky has had a great year in Bologna and he can certainly be an important point from a motivational point of view .
“Renato can choose Juventus for the weapon, but also Thiago Motta who managed to take the Felsinei to the Champions League and unleash talents like Calafiori. This could be a factor for the boy in the selection phase.”
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