Roma midfielder Manu Kone has shared his deep admiration for coach Gian Piero Gasperini, highlighting the manager’s incredible passion during games. Kone explained that he has never seen another coach live through a match with such intensity, making it a unique and motivating experience for the players.
🔥 A Coach Who Fights with the Team
Kone praised Gasperini’s passionate style, describing it as a key quality that sets him apart from other coaches. “I’ve never seen anyone experience matches like this,” Kone said. He noted that Gasperini’s energy on the sidelines feels as if the coach is on the pitch playing alongside the team. This intensity, Kone added, inspires the players and “makes you want to fight for him.”
💪 Staying Calm Under Pressure
While inspired by his coach’s fire, Kone revealed his own approach to matches is much calmer. He explained that he doesn’t feel stress before games, whether he is facing a top opponent or a smaller team. For Kone, match day is the most enjoyable part of his job after a long week of training. “Why ruin it with stress?” he asked, emphasizing his belief in having fun on the pitch while following the coach’s instructions.
🎯 The Drive for Consistent Performance
Kone also shared that despite his calm attitude, he is very demanding of himself. He mentioned that he is “never happy” with his own performance, which pushes him to improve constantly. He acknowledged that he has worked hard to become more consistent, moving past an earlier stage in his career where his form would fluctuate from one week to the next.
