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Ex-Roma player Vincenzo Montella: “De Rossi has all the signs of a great coach.”

Andy Mattioli
Turkey's Italian coach Vincenzo Montella is seen prior to the friendly football match between Hungary and Turkey in Budapest, Hungary, on March 22, 2024. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Roma attacker and current Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella discussed the ascent of his ex-teammate, Daniele De Rossi, as the Giallorossi’s head coach.

In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Montella weighed in on the upcoming match-up with Milan in the return leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.

“He had all the signs of a great coach even back when he was a player,” said Montella of De Rossi. “It was evident by how he played.”

“However, Daniele managed to do everything in a very short time, his arrival had an incredible impact on the Giallorossi needs to be talked about more. His Roma is courageous but always logical, they have found a great balance with him in charge.”

“Dybala or Leao? They’re different, although I admit that I have a weakness for Dybala, I see myself in him a little. Even if Paulo plays further from goal.”

“Zeki Celik? He’s the classic player that all coaches would like in their team: always ready, respects tactical instructions and gives balance to the team,” said Montella of the Turkish fullback.

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