Daniele De Rossi, after a few months as Roma coach, seems to have won over everyone: players, public, insiders. The former midfielder is combining play and results in his adventure on the Giallorossi bench. Is everything predictable or is it a surprise? The topic is discussed by football big names in Madrid, in the context of the Laureus Awards.
“Did I expect a De Rossi like this? I took part in the coaching course with Daniele, then he finished it last year, I'm finishing it this year. And I'm not surprised by his attitude, his football knowledge , his way of presenting himself. His energy and everything that shines through from these first Sundays. The results, having them so immediately, perhaps surprised me a little, but if you also think about the Roma squad which is excellent pink, they could fit in, even if it wasn't easy to do so well in Europe”, says Alessandro Del Piero.
“So a little surprised, yes, in the sense that the basics are all there. Then, even in situations involving super expert coaches, in super important clubs, like Bayern Munich, sometimes you make the right choices, which are right at that moment , but something doesn't work. And so it happens. Not necessarily one is poor – adds Del Piero – Sometimes things simply don't work He deserves it. He's an extraordinary guy.”
“De Rossi can be a great coach because he always sulks, he always seems irritated, that's how a coach should be, I'm always smiling, it's difficult for me, but this face helps you, it's a bit like Capello. One who always smiles is Ancelotti but after the match he is a good person as is Capello”, says Ruud Gullit. “I'm very happy for De Rossi, because he is an important person in Italian football, I'm happy that he does well”, he adds.
“I know De Rossi, I know him well, mister De Rossi… the boy who played with us”, smiles Marcos Cafu. “I saw him grow at Roma. Now he has become coach of one of the most important teams in Italy. I wish him the best of luck. I hope he can do very well. I am always very happy when I see that my colleagues are they achieve professionally, being a coach or assistant. It's always a pleasure to see how they succeed in the world of football. When he was playing, I wouldn't have predicted a career as a coach for him. His character has changed a lot: as a boy he was very shy,” he says the Brazilian.
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