He remembered, "The moment that sticks out the most in my mind is when Mazzone charged towards the Atalanta fans. He embodied the essence of an old-school coach, relying solely on his instincts. It's funny how life works - if I hadn't ended up at Brescia, I may never have crossed paths with Mazzone."
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits former Brescia coach Carlo Mazzone had a big influence on his career.AdvertisementAdvertisement“Places are beautiful, but what you really remember are the people you encounter.”
He added, “I was accustomed to winning league titles, but at Brescia it was a celebration every time we won a game. I don’t regret it at all, I got to know a situation I was not familiar with and it was one of the best periods of my life.
“I thought Roby Baggio was a very serious person, but really he was the life and soul of the locker room. It was a really strong team.”