Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini revealed that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini was instrumental in keeping him at the club following a six-month injury layoff. The Italian international emphasized his readiness to help the squad ahead of their Champions League tie against Slovan Bratislava.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Former Barcelona and Manchester City star Yaya Toure has opened up on taking his first head coaching role with Slovan Bratislava. The 101-cap Ivory Coast international revealed he deliberately took a patient approach to learn the ropes before stepping into management.
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue has backed his former international team-mate Yaya Toure to make a historic return to English football. The ex-Ivory Coast star believes the Manchester City legend possesses all the necessary qualities to become the first Ivorian to manage in the Premier League.
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