“He Doesn’t Understand Sh*t” – Struggling Andrea Pirlo Told Cristiano Ronaldo Used to Coach Juventus Instead of Him

The unexpected often happens in soccer, and the recent incident involving Andrea Pirlo and Cristiano Ronaldo is no exception. Former Juventus maestro and Sampdoria’s boss Andrea Pirlo’s coaching career has hit a rough patch. Despite his celebrated playing career, the Italian has struggled to make his mark as a manager. In a recent scenario, furious supporters exuded their frustrations at Pirlo and claimed Cristiano Ronaldo used to coach at Juventus rather than Pirlo, putting the Italian under heavy scrutiny.

As Pirlo continues to fail to match the expectations of Sampdoria fans, the club’s ardent supporters have labeled him a failure as a coach.

Fans make bold claim involving Cristiano Ronaldo after Pirlo’s woes

Andrea Pirlo, a decorated midfielder and an iconic player, has had tough luck in his coaching career. His current stint with Serie B side Sampdoria has been anything but inspiring. After a tumultuous journey in Serie B, the matter escalated when Sampdoria suffered a shock 4-0 defeat against Serie A side Salernitana in the Coppa Italia. As the Sampdoria squad returned to Genoa’s Cristoforo Colombo airport, angry supporters lashed out their frustration amid the club’s disappointing results.

As reported by Blasting News, after the woeful performance of Sampdoria in Coppa Italia, fans labeled Andrea Pirlo as a failed coach and claimed that he didn’t know a thing about coaching a soccer club. One disgruntled fan went as far as to say, “He is a great man, but as a coach, he doesn’t understand sh*t. In Turin, at Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo used to give him the formation.”

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This revelation by Sampdoria fans has now left Andrea Pirlo’s coaching abilities under fire, sparking doubts among fans. This unexpected claim also added a surprising twist to Pirlo’s career as a head coach. The accusation suggested that the Portuguese talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo played a better role than Pirlo as a coach at Juventus when the Italian manager was in charge in Turin.

Andrea Pirlo’s uncertain future at Sampdoria

Sampdoria currently sits in 18th place in the Serie B league table, hampering the club’s expectations and plans. With consecutive defeats and only 2 wins in 11 league matches, the pressure is mounting on Pirlo’s shoulders. As the situation stands, Pirlo’s future as Sampdoria’s coach hangs in balance. The upcoming fixtures against Palermo and Modena will be a final challenge for the Italian legend to make or break.

Sampdoria’s officials have already eyed potential replacements, with names of Giuseppe Iachini, Fabrizio Castori, Alfredo Aglietti, and Luca Gotti being speculated. Whether it’ll be a turning point for Pirlo, or an insurmountable hurdle in his coaching career, remains to be seen.

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