Alonso reminisces about 'special clashes' with De Rossi
Xavi Alonso said it was special to come up against Daniele De Rossi on the pitch as they go head-to-head in the dugout.
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00:00 For sure there were special clutches because he was an intense player. I liked that part as well so I was not afraid.
00:08 I resemble what he's done as a player, identify myself and now as a coach.
00:15 He's taken the role this year in Roma, in his club where he was a great player and with the national team we played a few times as well.
00:26 He was a great champion as a player and you can see the impact he's had on the players.
00:32 The strong bond he's created with the players. They try to play, they try to have a clear idea.
00:40 They are a very brave team. When they have the ball, even against the ball, they are very aggressive.
00:47 I'm happy for him. Coaches from my generation are taking the next step and for sure I think that Daniele Rossi in his hometown will do great and it will be great to see him tomorrow.
01:02 tomorrow.