I have always been convinced of my qualities and never doubted what I'm capable of, even if a coach is judged by his results.

I think a coach, like a business leader who has people under him, needs to know how to wait patiently for the results of the work.

In Italy, it is really hard to win the Serie A.

There can be no questioning Paulo Dybala's qualities.

Even a side with great mental strength will have moments where they lose confidence.

Nothing is ever certain in football.

Salah? He's a good player.

I work every year with my players towards improving ourselves and growing in terms of the way we play. The psychological aspect and the management of human resources are also very important.

I never had any arguments with Pirlo.

When you are in a big team, there's time when you can stay out.

Unfortunately, in football, sometimes you think that things might go one way, but eventually, they take an unexpected turn or head in another direction.

Padoin is proving himself to be a great professional. He's tactically intelligent, and it's tough to play in front of the defense.

Dybala's game is easier on the eye, but Pogba is extraordinary because he has physicality and technique.

Niang is very good in front of the goal, and he's also a quick learner. He is a versatile striker who can play both as a centre forward and as a second striker.

All Champions League games are difficult.

I had Ibra at Milan, who every day would get angry about a misplaced pass, and I told him that if everyone was as talented as him, there would be no problems.

We should all learn from Ronaldo, and I, too, have learned, because it's not everyone who gets to work with the best player in the world.

You can play Dybala and Ronaldo; it just depends on the situations.

Everyone needs the right partner. Mario Mandzukic is very helpful for Dybala and for Ronaldo.

Different players have different characteristics.

If the opponents are really clammed up, you need to pass around them. If they leave gaps, you pass between the lines.

The difference in economic potential between clubs in Italy, those in England, or the big two in Spain is very high.

Nobody should imagine that they could go to England and change the way that football is played there. Just as nobody should imagine that they could come to Italy and change the culture or the DNA of Italian football. Or even the DNA of the club where they work.

I had an average career, but I was quite skilful.