"He always found the right time and the right way to say things to me and his team mates. He was generous, positive, ready to help and altruistic," added Pioli, his voice trembling at times. "I miss him every day I go onto the training field and I will miss him every time we play a match. "Thanking the fans who turned out on Thursday, Pioli said: "Our fans have a huge heart. "It shows that there are still values and principles in the world, even if the opposite often seems to be the case.

Source: Egypt Today March 10, 2018 15:00 UTC