Former Liverpool Defender Andrea Dossena Gives Insight On Juventus Target Rafael Benitez
Benitez has long been linked with Juventus, and his former player has given them a glimpse of the Spaniard's methodology
By Salvatore Landolina
Apr 24, 2010 10:45:00 AM
Former Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena has explained what Juventus can expect if they sign Spanish coach Rafael Benitez in the summer.
It's been widely reported that Benitez is the number one target at Vinovo to replace Alberto Zaccheroni at the end of the season. And Dossena, who played for Benitez between July 2008 and January 2010, has given an insight into his methods of coaching and style.
"Benitez loves dialogue and he works hard on tactics. In the car park, on the plane, Benitez never wastes a moment. He uses every second to give an indication and explain positions on the pitch," he told Tuttosport.
"He is always clear and gets straight to the point in the dressing room, but balanced too. He always uses a calm approach, and there was never an episode where he raised his voice."
However, there was one occasion when Benitez blew his top.
"It happened once, but I was not there. My former team-mates told me that Benitez went berserk in Florence after Liverpool lost in the Champions League [against Fiorentina]."
And, Benitez uses several ways to get his message accross to the players.
"He uses the blackboard and plenty of videos. He is a maniac when it comes to analysing the play. He always dedicates plenty on free-kicks and corners. In England it's always good to take advantage of situations where the ball is inactive," he concluded.
Benitez has long been linked with Juventus, and his former player has given them a glimpse of the Spaniard's methodology
By Salvatore Landolina
Apr 24, 2010 10:45:00 AM
Former Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena has explained what Juventus can expect if they sign Spanish coach Rafael Benitez in the summer.
It's been widely reported that Benitez is the number one target at Vinovo to replace Alberto Zaccheroni at the end of the season. And Dossena, who played for Benitez between July 2008 and January 2010, has given an insight into his methods of coaching and style.
"Benitez loves dialogue and he works hard on tactics. In the car park, on the plane, Benitez never wastes a moment. He uses every second to give an indication and explain positions on the pitch," he told Tuttosport.
"He is always clear and gets straight to the point in the dressing room, but balanced too. He always uses a calm approach, and there was never an episode where he raised his voice."
However, there was one occasion when Benitez blew his top.
"It happened once, but I was not there. My former team-mates told me that Benitez went berserk in Florence after Liverpool lost in the Champions League [against Fiorentina]."
And, Benitez uses several ways to get his message accross to the players.
"He uses the blackboard and plenty of videos. He is a maniac when it comes to analysing the play. He always dedicates plenty on free-kicks and corners. In England it's always good to take advantage of situations where the ball is inactive," he concluded.
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