Chievo manager Maran:"Big clubs are noticing me? It makes me happy"

After an excellent start to the season, Chievo is tied for third place in Serie A. The work of their manager Rolando Maran has been instrumental to the club's success, he spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport about the secrets to the fast start:"First of all applying yourself: a team must have some principles and work on them. Secondly intensity: without it you can't go anywhere. Thirdly courage: a quality that helps you improve in quality and mentality. Everything is driven by these principles" Former Milan midfielder Birsa is having a great season:"His interpretation of the trequartista role has changed, he participates much more. I also ask him to do different things, like seeking second changes and opening spaces for the midfielders. He surprised me in the way he adapted to a role that wasn't his" Maran is now starting to be linked to big names clubs:"It makes me happy, I won't deny that. Aside from the results you work to improve and outside observes are noticing it, this is a good thing. It's great that coaches like Sarri have shown their worth on big stages"