Monza, Bianco: “Allegri made me a better coach. In Serie A, we will need balance »

“We just had to give energy. Of course, if someone isn't listening, you shouldn't waste time. » It is in these terms that Paolo Bianco, coach of Monza, sums up his approach after the rise to Serie A obtained via the play-offs, in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.

Asked about how to approach the upcoming season in Serie A, Bianco focuses on solidity and versatility: “How to approach it? Always providing balance, with or without the ball. You have to know how to do everything, behind and in front, knowing that opponents and times change. In a match, there are several matches and you have to know how to read them. How do I go about it? I followed Arsenal a lot. »

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The technician Brianzolo also spoke about the management of the group, a subject on which he admits to having been inspired by a former boss: Massimiliano Allegri. “Yes, on this point it is a phenomenon. He made me become a better coach, I gained patience,” admits Bianco, who was close to the Italian coach in his career.

Finally, regarding individual cases like Armando Izzo or Keita Baldé, the coach wants to be firm but pragmatic: “It’s not disappointment. If a player has different motivations, he cannot be part of a group. We have had 20 players marked, that means that the group exists: anyone who doesn't fit in leaves. »

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