Football fans saw him as a classic and effective genius who could win on the pitch like on the Philharmonic • Now, after surprisingly appointing Juventus coach, 41-year-old Andrea Pirlo must impress on the main stage even before aiming the instrument

• Pirlo. His coaching career begins now

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About three years ago, after two years in the New York City uniform from the MLS, Andrea Pirlo announced his retirement at the end of a particularly impressive 22-year career. One of the headlines that accompanied his arrival at the finish line was "The Party Is Over." She testified to the happy style in the Italian's play and character, which was also adhered to by the saying "no pirlo, no party". And now, after being surprisingly elected Juventus coach, it can be announced: "The party has started all over again."

Nothing is guaranteed for the old lady's new coach. At 41, he gets one of the monstrous teams in Europe, the regular Italian champion (nine straight wins), which sets a crazy opening threshold. He takes the place of Maurizio Sari, the gray banker who did not meet the real goal for which he was brought in the summer of 2019 - winning the Champions League. Pirlo is aware of the size of the class, and now everyone is curious to see what the man who has won a host of flattering nicknames will be able to do.

the professor

This nickname is not an honorable name, as Pirlo acquired a hard-working education on the field. He made sure to study the opponent from head to toe, and to know exactly what formula would crack it. It is not only the preparation in advance, but also the mental flexibility while moving that has led him to the world top of the history of relationships.

He combined calm with passions, which made the players next to him better. Now he has to do the exact same thing, only he will deposit the ball at the feet of others, in which he will ensure that they can run the game on the lawn exactly according to his teachings. As with the WAZE navigation widget, he will already see from the side a few steps ahead and direct Juventus, if necessary, to recalculate a route.

The architect

It is possible that the eye-catching monumental structures of Italy were part of the sticking of this nickname to Pirlo. He made sure to justify this as a key player in the Milan (twice won the Champions League) and Juventus championships, as well as the Italian team's win of the 2006 World Cup.

As a fashionable type, he saw great importance in combining beauty and efficiency. Classics and practice. That's how he wants Juventus to look under him. True, retaining the championship title in Italy is important, and of course winning champions for the first time since 1996, but the ideal way to get there, as far as the past star is concerned, should turn heads like a stable Italian beauty on the modeling runway.

"If I had played with Cristiano Ronaldo, I would have had the highest number of assists ever," said the new Juventus coach, who may not be able to hand the ball to the Portuguese, but certainly needs to find the right reinforcement to support the 35-year-old striker to build what is expected From him the team management and the fans.

Ronaldo himself, who was just waiting for the dismissal of Sari, has already said his thing about the coach who was replaced after being relegated from the Champions League already in the quarter-finals by Lyon: "Juventus fans expect more." It is clear to everyone what he expects to happen under Pirlo, who in turn hopes the big star will not flee to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mozart

This is probably Pirlo's most classic nickname, which was immediately compared to Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane, though he stood in the center of the stage without being given time to tune the instruments like the other two. Former Juventus teammate Alessandro Del Piero also said it was not a fair comparison, but clarified: "He could be better than Zidane."

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso, who played with Pirlo in Milan, was tougher: "He is lucky to start a coaching career with a team like Juventus, but in this profession a great playing career is not enough." And that is definitely the story. Pirlo took on a heavy, even step-down load. Just a week and a half ago he himself said the right way is to rub first in Yuba's reserve team, but still did not blink when called to the first team.

Now the maestro, Andrea Mozart Pirlo, has to take the winning wand or the magic wand and compose a concert from another world, so that like Juventus' official announcement - he will not only win important titles but also be a source of inspiration for other giant clubs on the continent.