Gattuso reflects on early coaching struggles ahead of Juventus match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso revealed he considered quitting coaching during his early career, citing frequent stomachaches and frustration. Ahead of Lazio's away match against Juventus, he emphasized the need for courage and the importance of mental approach against their opponents. Gattuso, in his first season managing Lazio, aims to instill a stronger mentality in his players. The team has secured 16 points from the first six Serie A games this season.
- •Gattuso has 16 points in six Serie A games this season.
- •He discussed the need for courage and a strong mentality.
- •Lazio is set to play Juventus in an upcoming match.
- •Gattuso previously struggled with anger and doubt in coaching.
- •He aims to change player mentality for better results.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Gattuso wanted to quit coaching career: ‘I always had a stomachache’
"Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso admits he wanted to quit coaching in the first years of his career: I always had a stomachache, and I got angry, but I belong on the field.’Gattuso spoke to DAZN ahead of...
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