The former Porto coach was unveiled by the Rossonero on Tuesday.
Estudiantes president Veron told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Sergio is someone you can always count on.
“I closed my eyes and knew I would find him on the right wing, ready to receive my pass. And then he is stubborn, gritty and never gives up: he even wanted to win the small competitions in training. I would describe him as a hombre vertical.
“Sergio is not afraid of anything. He is ready to take on the whole world to achieve his goal. His character is not only strong; it is made of steel.
“I don't think he will be impressed by the situation he will encounter in Milanello. He spent seven years on the bench of Porto, a club that knows everything about tension and pressure. And in Porto he won – a lot. I believe he has become the most successful coach in the club's history, which means he is ready for any environment.
“If I know him well, he comes over, has a meeting with the team and explains what needs to be done and what he expects. Few words, all very clear, to avoid misunderstandings. Then straight into the field to work, no unnecessary talking.
“He is a man of strong principles. He believes in rules, follows them and never deviates.
“Of course I have never been coached by him, but I can imagine that he is the same on the bench. He has a method, he applies it and I think he demands his players to give everything on the pitch.”
Veron also said: “I have seen several matches on TV, especially in the Champions League.
“Sergio seems like an old-fashioned coach to me, which I prefer. Vertical football, small tiki-taka and above all the fundamental principle: the players create the game on the field, not the coach on the drawing board. He learned that from Eriksson, and we all owe that lesson to him.
“Sergio often uses the 4-4-2 formation. He likes wingers who push forward and back, just like in the old days, and in midfield he wants a thinking man. But I'm the president of Estudiantes here in Buenos Aires, so I can't move… Jokes aside, his teams are physical, concentrate heavily on pressing and rely on speed.'
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