Arriving this season on the bench of Olympique de Marseille, Gennaro Gattuso has a rather positive record, with eight victories, four draws and four defeats in 16 matches in all competitions (Ligue 1, Europa League). And this after a difficult start. A contrast after his mixed experiences at Naples, Valencia and even AC Milan, seven years after his debut as coach at Pisa. But before moving from the pitch to the bench, the 45-year-old Italian was inspired by several coaches such as Carlo Ancelotti, Marcelo Lippi and Pep Guardiola. The latter is also the subject of an astonishing anecdote for Gattuso and his deputy Luigi Riccio. The two men attended training by the Spanish technician in 2013, who was then at Bayern Munich. An anecdote told on a daily basis The Team.
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“I waited outside the Bayern training center for three days, hoping to see Guardiola’s car arrive! I hadn’t asked anyone for anything, because I don’t like asking for favors. He recognized me when he finally walked past us, but that was after two days. How cold we were with Gigi!”Gattuso first indicated, before discussing his influences. “I’ve taken things from coaches I’ve had, of course. Carlo Ancelotti, who is an all-rounder: he manages to get into everyone’s heads, which is an incredible gift. Marcello Lippi didn’t let you get away with anything, he spread fear, you had to behave well otherwise you weren’t part of his team. Two totally different methodologies, two winners. I had Walter Smith, at 17, a coach of incredible kindness and education, but when his brain tilted, he could become the worst criminal in Glasgow. I had Alberto Zaccheroni, who was a tactical monster and who explained every detail of the match to you, but who perhaps lacked that little extra to convey motivation. They all left me something.”
Pub. on 01/06/2024 11:16 AMJ on 01/06/2024 11:48
2024-01-06 10:16:50
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