Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri reveals Gonzalo Higuain is only player he clashes with and needs 'beating against a wall'

JUVENTUS boss Maurizio Sarri denied having a bad relationship with his players – instead revealing he only clashed with Gonzalo Higuain.

Sarri has been accused of getting on the wrong side of Cristiano Ronaldo and other Juventus stars.

But that is not the case according to the Italian, who names Higuain as the sole player that he bumps heads with.

Sarri said: "I always read that I fight with everyone, when actually the only person I fight with is Higuain.

"I don't know why that is, but it's always been the case. Maybe it's because he needs a rather aggressive counterpoint to bring out the best in him.

"Mentally he's fine but physically I don't know how much he can take because he's been on and off lately.

"He needs pampering one day and beating against a wall the next! When he's feeling down, he needs caring for.

"When he's on a high, he must be brought down a peg because he can get too carried away."

Sarri and Higuain have worked together at three clubs.

The Argentinian striker memorably scored 36 goals in 35 Serie A matches in the 2015-16 campaign at Napoli.

They linked up again last season after Higuain joined Chelsea on loan, but both left at the end of the campaign.

Following each other to Turin, Sarri has handed the striker 37 appearances this season which has been rewarded with nine goals as they sit top of the table.

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