Middle-Finger altercation! Possible hostile reception for Sarri at Juventus

Outgoing Chelsea manager, boss Maurizio Sarri who has since agreed on a move to Italian giants, Juventus might face a hostile reception in Turin if their fans recall the cheeky Napolian hand he showed them last year after beating them.

Then-Napoli chief Sarri gave Juve supporters the middle finger when he arrived for a crucial Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium in April 2018 which could come eating on him if the fans remember the incident.

 Maurizio Sarri makes the dodgy sign to Juve fans

Senegalese star defender, Kalidou Koulibaly made the matters worse for the side after he clinched a famous away win for Napoli with a brilliant last-minute header.

Old Lady fans feeling Blue that night now have something in common with Chelsea followers today as Sarri has left Stamford Bridge for a three-year contract with Juventus.

 Senegal star Koulibaly's magnificent header earnede Napoli victory

Sarri led the Blues to third place in the Premier League and the Europa League crown in his only season as a Premier League chief and his only trophy in his career as a manager.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “In talks, we had following the Europa League final, Maurizio made it clear how strongly he desired to return to his native country, explaining that his reasons for wanting to return to work in Italy were significant.

 Napoli and boss Maurizio Sarri went wild with delight after victory

“He also believed it important to be nearer his family, and for the well-being of his elderly parents, he felt he needed to live closer to them at this point.

Former Chelsea legendary mid-fielder and Derby manager Frank Lampard remains clear favourite to step in at the Bridge but whoever comes in will struggle to match the passion shown by Sarri in his home country.

On that infamous night in Turin 14 months, the 60-year-old not only flipped the bird from inside the Napoli coach, he also ran onto the pitch afterwards to celebrate the victory.

Sarri then shared high fives with pockets of away fans in the crowd with thousands of supporters, some with flares and fireworks, greeting Napoli when their plane arrived back.

Now Sarri will be hoping for a similar reception when his position goes full circle with his appointment by Juventus.

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