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Ex-Italy boss Marcello Lippi ‘Happy’ for Daniele De Rossi’s coaching life at Roma

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 24: Marcello Lippi, Head Coach of China during the AFC Asian Cup quarter final match between China and Iran at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on January 24, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)
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Former Italy and Juventus manager Marcello Lippi was recently interviewed in light of Daniele De Rossi’s new coaching opportunity at Roma.

Lippi – who worked with De Rossi repeatedly over the years with the Italian national team – said he was ‘happy’ for the legendary Roma captain.

“I really like what he’s doing,” said Lippi during the presentation of the film ‘Adesso Vinco Io’. “I’m happy with how he’s handling the situation.”

“De Rossi’s a fantastic guy, we have a great relationship and I’m happy for him, let’s hope he continues like this.”

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