Former Sampdoria and Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco spoke on his past experiences and desire to coach again during a long interview with Corriere dello Sport.
"It's a unique situation. I'm trying to adapt. I needed to delay many situations, including to return to coach, my last one was abroad in February. Football? I hope that it can start again as soon as possible, but it's right that we start again respecting protocols that are defined by competent people. Football is considered like a factory and has a social value. We need to get back to our normal."
"Sampdoria? It was the right experience at the wrong moment. At Samp, I found a lot of competency and quality. It wasn't the right moment, but it was an experience that made me mature. After the match against Sassuolo, I would have wanted to leave., there are situations that aren't verified and some acquisitions that I wouldn't have wanted to arrive. The sale of the club also didn't help anyone. I decided to resign even if Ferrero didn't want me to: I left an important salary and two years on my contract, but at least now I'm free to decide my future."
On Roma: "The summer campaign before last season, which brought the firing after the Porto match, wasn't correct. Strootman and Nainggolan are the sales that I regret the most. We lost personality when we lost Strootman and we paid for it with the continuity of results. I regret not insisting them to stay. Zaniolo? He's not difficult like many say, I never had problems with him. He's become the jewel of Italian football. What does Roma need to win again? I don't know the right recipe, but consistency at manager is important. And look at Inter. Conte made it clear that important players are necessary."
