Hernan Crespo has revealed that his former bosses Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho and Marcelo Bielsa all inspire him after being appointed coach at Modena.
The former forward has been given an initial one-year contract at the Serie B side in his first senior role as a tactician following a season in charge of the Parma Primavera.
“I learned above all from three of my coaches: Ancelotti, Mourinho and Bielsa,” Crespo told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“From Mourinho, I take his methods of motivation, as nobody fires up the players like he does.
“I admire Ancelotti for the rapport he creates with his lads.
“As for Bielsa, he is fantastic when it comes to improving a player technically and tactically. When I was with him for Argentina, I learned so much.”
Crespo also discussed his own coaching methods as he turns 40-years-old on Sunday.
“I feel ready for this and am not afraid of getting burnt,” he continued. “I told the Modena president Antonio Caliendo and sporting director Massimo Taibi that ‘you give me the machine, it is then up to me to develop it’ a little bit like what happens in Formula One.
“It makes me laugh when coaches arrive saying ‘we will play 4-3-3, 4-4-2 or 3-5-2’ and still do not yet know what elements they have.
“My approach is different. I will observe the players at my disposal before deciding on a tactical system.
“I can say that my idea of football is high intensity, aggression and playing the ball to feet.
“I don’t like those who just hoof it up field and hope for the best. We must own the pitch.”
