'Already a sense people had given up on him' - Gian Piero Gasperini's criticism of Evan Ferguson hasn't helped player's cause

"Former Italy striker Christian Vieri once opened up on the realities of working under Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini."

""He will destroy you in training," said the ex-Inter Milan man of the 67-year-old's high standards, but as another striker closer to home has found out lately, the manager doesn't exactly hold back in public too."

Christian Vieri described Gian Piero Gasperini as a manager who will "destroy you in training." Gasperini, aged 67, imposes extremely high standards in training sessions that can overwhelm strikers both physically and mentally. The manager also communicates bluntly in public and does not shy away from criticizing players openly. A recent episode involving an Irish striker drew attention to Gasperini's habit of public censure as well as his demanding coaching methods. Vieri's background as a former Inter Milan and Italy striker adds weight to his observation about the intensity and public toughness of Gasperini's management style.

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