Rudi Garcia has told French press he believes Francesco Totti is one of the greatest players in history.
The Roma captain is currently injured and the Giallorossi have missed their number ten in recent weeks.
“He is one of the greatest players in the history of football,” Garcia told So Foot.
“To know a good player you have to work with them.
“I don’t know Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
“At the moment though, I am with Totti. I can tell you he’s a humble guy. He has never willingly skipped a session, never asked for special treatment, even though he is 36.”
The former Lille boss also shed a light on the veteran’s leadership style.
“This is a guy who loves football,” he continued. “He maybe isn’t a leader in the traditional sense in the locker room.”
“He is not the sort to yell the boys to try and motivate them. But he is appreciated by everyone at the club because he is a smart guy and likes to joke around.
“And he is a true original on the pitch. After seeing him, I said to myself that not only is he a great player, but simply one of the greatest players in the history of football.”
The 49-year-old, who led Roma to their best ever start in Serie A also spoke about his club’s philosophies and comparisons with other title contenders: “We’re not at the same level as Juventus and Napoli, in terms of being built to win the League and go far in Europe.”
“We’re not programmed for that. But don’t think I’m saying we can’t win the Scudetto.
“We’re trying to impose ourselves on teams this season. When I show videos of opponents, I don’t dwell on their strengths. We look at weaknesses and try to exploit them.”
