Pellegrino never worked under Cruyff but he did work with Van Gaal, who swiftly saw something in him. He watched and listened, as he always had: as a player, Pellegrino would question every decision – not because he was accusing his coaches but because he was analysing them. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mauricio Pellegrino, right, with Rafael Benítez, left, and Xavi Valero in 2009 during a spell on Liverpool’s coaching staff. “He’s a very complete coach; not many have the tactical awareness of the game and also so much talent for group management. His fitness coach, David Rodríguez, and the goalkeeper coach, Javier López Vallejo, complete the team who have had a huge impact in Vitoria.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2017 08:48 UTC