The extraordinary qualities of Juve’s third goalkeeper who has only made 6 appearances since 2017: he is the soul of the dressing room, appreciated by the coaches, adored by the fans
It’s easy to say: “If I’m born again, I’ll be Pinsoglio. Zero pressure, guaranteed salary, he watches the matches up close…” Calm down, Max would say. Being Pinsoglio is much more complex, it’s not just being Juve’s third goalkeeper. Ok, only 6 appearances since 2017, almost like the Northern League member Angelucci in Parliament. Always at the last of the championship, from May onwards. Carletto, as Buffon calls him, arrives with the ice cream cart. It closes the season, like the lifeguard who removes the umbrellas. Last appearance, against Monza, 644 days ago. He won while sitting down, like Formula 1 drivers: 3 championships, 3 Italian Cups, 2 Super Cups. He earned more in bonuses than in salaries. At 35 they renewed his contract again. It all seems easy, a role of little responsibility, as Kevin Spacey was looking for in “American Beauty”. But, without Dante Alighieri, Carlo Pinsoglio cannot be understood. Dante met Beatrice only twice, at 9 and 18 years old. They were enough for him to dedicate a life to her and raise her to Heaven.
unique love
—
Like Dante, Pinso met Juventus at 9 years old: Pulcino joined. And just six games were enough for him to dedicate an entire career to the Lady, giving up satisfaction elsewhere. A unique love that he exercises by cheering as an ultras on the bench (warned against Galatasaray, sent off in a derby), stopping at the end of training to train the forwards, cultivating good humor in the group, encouraging the inclusion of new players (the only Juventus player invited to CR7’s birthday). Soul of the locker room, appreciated by the coaches, adored by the fans. Doing Pinsoglio is all this. A kind heart to the Lady.
