Former Shevchenko Assistant in the National Team Said That the Head of the UAF Is Better Than the Coach

In addition to Andrea Maldera, the legendary former Milan player Mauro Tassotti assisted Ukraine’s national team Andrea Shevchenko at one time. The Italian answered the question of which role suits Ukrainian better – a functionary or a coach.

In an interview with dynamo.kiev.ua, Tassotti recalled the times of working with the Ukraine national team and Shevchenko’s style, writes 24 Channel.

Shevchenko – coach or functionary

According to Tassotti, he agreed to work in Shevchenko’s coaching staff basically after one phone call. The atmosphere in the Ukrainian’s team was wonderful, and with the assistant he remains a friend even after their collaboration ended.

The simplest moments mean the most to me. While working with the national team, we spent many wonderful evenings — when coaches sit, talk about football, but also discuss the tasks before them. And all this — over a glass of wine,

– Tassotti recalled.

At the same time, the Italian specialist sincerely believes that in his current role as a football official and president of the association, Shevchenko feels more comfortable than on the coaching bench.

In terms of his profile, he was more suited for a leadership position. Now he leads the Ukrainian Football Association and works hard for his country’s success. I believe this role — both the position itself and the nature of the activity — suits him much better than being a coach,

– stated the former assistant.

Where is Mauro Tassotti now

After the Ukraine national team, Shevchenko and Tassotti also worked together at the club — when the Ukrainian briefly headed Genoa.

Now the Italian specialist has returned to Milan’s system: he is an assistant to the head coach of Milan Futuro, a team consisting of players at the U-23 level.