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Gerard Nus, newly appointed coach of NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, says his brief stint as Avram Grant’s substitute coach for Ghana left an indelible impression on him.
The budding Spanish tactician worked with Grant during the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea when the Black Stars lost to Ivory Coast in the final.
Nus kept in close contact with his former boss after his time with the West African giants.
And last month, the 35-year-old was named head coach of one of Grant’s former teams, NorthEast United FC.
According to him, he had a long talk with the former Chelsea manager before taking office as he still considers him a good friend.
“Of course! Avram is a person that I personally like very much. He is an excellent coach and a perfect human being. We had a great time in Ghana, and we achieved something great for the country, I think, by coming to CAF.” end. He is a great person in the world of soccer, and I admire him personally and professionally, “Nus told Sportskeeda.
“I spoke to him, as he was also the former NorthEast United FC manager, we shared opinions, and he told me what to expect and other things as well.”
“He said a lot of good things about NorthEast United FC. He told me that the people in India are really lovely. He explained the vision that the owners have of the club. Avram also explained to me the problems that the club has been facing in the last two seasons. , especially when it comes to team performance. “
“It was a bit disappointing to hear that, but I take it as a challenge. We have to look at the bright side of things always in life. That is my mindset. If I didn’t believe there is an opportunity to do something amazing with NorthEast United FC, I will not be here “.
“I want to be surrounded by positive people, and I hope we succeed. I have already started working to get the best out of each moment, whether it is in the recruitment of foreign players or in the selection of Indian players. I hope we can do something good this time. season, “he said.
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