Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has jumped to the defence of Matthijs de Ligt.
Indeed, he says the Dutchman can become the best in the world.
"De Ligt's fate is already decided," Bonucci told Tuttosport.
He's struggling like we all did, but he should be left alone. He has the quality to become, if not the best, one of the best defenders in the world.
He's made mistakes, like I did in the past and anyone in general: it's inevitable.
Wearing this shirt puts pressure on you and he's doing it at just 20 years old, defending zonally after having spent his entire career marking man-to-man.
It's only a matter of time. Even against Lokomotiv Moscow, he had a very good game.
He's only human too. But, with experience, he will become the best defender in the world."
