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‘What was he thinking?’ – reactions to brutal Gatti own goal in Juventus loss

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Federico Gatti was the unlucky centre of consideration after his uniquely unfortunate personal aim in Juventus’ loss to Sassuolo.

The Bianconeri had been trying sturdy within the early levels of the brand new season, choosing up three wins and a draw from their first 4 outings, however all the things modified on a heat night time in Reggio-Emilia.

Massimiliano Allegri’s facet seemed poor on the Mapei Stadium as they fell in a painful 4-2 defeat to Sassuolo, however one second particularly left a long-lasting reminiscence from the defeat – Gatti’s really painful personal aim within the 95th minute.

With the sport drawing to an in depth, Wojciech Szczesny handed the ball out to Gatti, who made a dreadful alternative after being closed down by turning to cross the ball again to the Juventus goalkeeper, who was nonetheless miles off his line.

Szczesny might solely watch on in horror because the ball trickled into an empty internet, capping off a depressing night for the Outdated Girl. Gatti was embraced by Allegri after the full-time whistle and immediately disappeared into the dressing room.

His personal aim dominated post-match discussions, with followers and pundits throughout the board sharing their frustration, amusement and confusion on the mistake.