Last November, during a live on Twitch, Luis Enrique was very complimentary towards Gennaro Gattuso, who was then stationed at Valencia. Ten months later, the Italian will become the new coach of OM.
Those who follow his stream probably expect him to mention Real Madrid or FC Barcelona. But no, he has a completely different answer in mind. This November 20, 2022, while the World Cup in Qatar is just starting, Luis Enrique is live on Twitch. More than 150,000 people watched him answer different questions about football or his personal life. One of the Internet users then took the opportunity to ask him the name of the team he prefers to watch in La Liga, and why.
“I like Gattuso’s energy”
The Spain coach does not hesitate for a single second. “Valencia! I like watching Gattuso’s Valencia,” he says, before justifying his choice. “He comes from Italian football and you would think he is a defensive coach, but it is quite the opposite. He is a coach who changed the mentality of his players, even within a weaker team ( (like Real or Barça). I like watching Valencia play. They know how to play on the ball and attack from the back. They can attack space with ease and I also like Gattuso’s energy, it’s a competitive ‘beast'”, says Luis Enrique.
Compliments perhaps likely to reassure Marseille supporters who are skeptical of Gattuso today. As indicated by RMC Sport, Pablo Longoria has set his sights on the former defensive midfielder (45 years old) to take over from Marcelino and the short interim provided by Jacques Abardonado. Having played on the benches of Palermo, Pisa, AC Milan and even Naples, Gattuso has been free since January and his departure from Valencia, where he only managed twenty-two matches. The club was only 14th in La Liga when they were ousted.
Arriving in Marseille this Wednesday, Gattuso should logically lead his first match this Saturday in Monaco (9 p.m.) for the 7th day of Ligue 1. He will have to wait a little before challenging Luis Enrique. The next OM-PSG in the championship is scheduled for the weekend of March 31.
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