De Zerbi: Mudryk is 'my son' and a top player

Short overview
Roberto de Zerbi praised Mykhaylo Mudryk, calling him 'my son' and a top player, and expressed hope he can show what he suffered in the last two seasons this coming season.
Roberto de Zerbi has spoken warmly about Mykhaylo Mudryk, describing the winger as "my son" and a "top player."
In comments relayed by Peter Rutzler, De Zerbi said: "He's my son! Misha is a cool guy, a top player, hopefully he can show what he suffered the last two seasons in this coming season, maybe not against Tottenham… but he's a lovely guy."
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