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.
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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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