- Gennaro Gattuso is renowned for his fiery nature, both on the field and as a coach
- During a press conference, he made headlines by swearing at one of his players
- Filip Krovinovic found the humor in the situation and laughed it off
The infamous Gennaro Gattuso told one of his own players to ‘f*** off’ in a comical moment during a recent press briefing.
Currently managing Hajduk Split in Croatia, Gattuso is celebrated for his passionate demeanor, having been involved in numerous dramatic incidents both during matches and in management.
While addressing the press with former West Brom and Nottingham Forest player Filip Krovinovic ahead of a Europa Conference League match against Slovakia’s Ruzomberok, Gattuso didn’t hold back his candidness.
When a journalist directed a question at Krovinovic, Gattuso interjected, giving an unexpected piece of advice about dealing with the media.
In a rush to conclude, he urged the midfielder to speed up his responses.
Hajduk Split manager Gennaro Gattuso told his player to ‘f*** off’ during a press conference
Notorious hot head Gattuso took charge of the Croatian side in June – his tenth role in 11 years
‘Filip, don’t talk too much, come on, quickly and f*** off,’ Gattuso remarked.
His humorous one-liner, delivered in English, triggered laughter from several reporters, with Krovinovic also unable to suppress a chuckle before responding to the questions.
Gattuso likely wanted to ensure his player kept things concise and avoided divulging excessive information, embodying a strict approach often seen with coaches.
Having taken charge at Hajduk in June, this marks Gattuso’s tenth coaching position within 11 years.
Filip Krovinovic and journalists assembled in the room burst into laughter after the one-liner
Gattuso was embroiled in several confrontations – including this brawl with Joe Jordan (left)
His managerial career has spanned across Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Spain, and France, having been dismissed just five months into his appointment at Ligue 1 club Marseille.
Promised a two-year contract by Hajduk, Gattuso aims to lead them to their first league title since 2005, especially after prominent signings like Ivan Rakitic and Ivan Perisic.
Starting strong, Gattuso has already led the club to the Conference League’s third qualifying round and secured a win in their league debut.
However, much like in previous chapters of his career, he continues to capture headlines for his off-field antics, delighting and perplexing many.
