In Italy he is remembered as Antonio Conte
‘s technical collaborator ; the one who, in the years of Juventus’ rebirth, contributed to the victory of the first three championships alongside the Salento coach.
A few years later, however, Massimo Carrera has finally become the true undisputed protagonist of success in a football championship, and he did so in Russia .
The 53-year-old Milanese coach managed to triumph with Spartak Moscow , obtaining the tenth Russian Premier-Liga in the history of the Moscow club after 16 long years of waiting. In fact, the title of champion was missing in the red and white home from afar2001 , after the Spartacus had managed to triumph nine times in the first ten seasons .
The success, for the former Juventus champion , also comes thanks to the 1-0 defeat of Zenit St. Petersburg against Terek .
A football season dominated from the start. In fact, the team, to the sound of victories, has managed to tame much more prestigious and noble clubs such as the Zenit of mister Lucescu , and the city rivals of CSKA Moscow . Everything was made possible thanks to the guidance of Massimo Carrerawho, after the years alongside Antonio Conte, managed to put his teachings into practice so much that he was also a winner on his own.
The adventure in Russia begins slowly because the Lombard technician joins the team’s staff as second manager. After the first day of the championship, however, he temporarily takes the place of the resigning Dmitry Alenicev . After the more than positive start, the president of the Moscow club, Leonid Fedun , confirmed him on the bench and he returned his confidence with a historic triumph, obtained even three days early.
“We cried with emotion. Me and my wife Pinny. At the final whistle I felt a very strong emotion. A very beautiful and important result for our whole family and for my career. I am happy for the players, for our fans and for the president. And everyone’s victory “.
Another little bit of Italy contributes to the victory. In fact, within the red and white rose, there is also another Italian doc, Salvatore Bocchetti . The former Genoa and Milan defender is now Russian by adoption as he also wore Rubin Kazan ‘s shirt . In addition, other Serie A acquaintances also play in the club such as Brazilians Luiz Adriano (ex Milan), Fernando (ex Sampdoria) and Mauricio(ex Lazio).
An Italian triumph in Russia that of Massimo Carrera that joins the two championships won by Luciano Spalletti in 2010 and 2012 at the helm of Zenit.
The compliments for the victory of the Russian Premier League also came from the Juventus club through social media.
Congratulations to Mister Massimo #Carrera, Russian Champion with @fcsm_official! pic.twitter.com/07mkXE2AD6
– JuventusFC (@juventusfc) 7 May 2017
For the Italian coach, now all that remains is to close the championship in the best possible way and then enjoy the well-deserved holidays in view of the next season that will see the Moscow club protagonist not only in Russia but also in Europe inChampions League ; and maybe fate could make the Lombard coach collide with his mentor Antonio Conte , now at the helm of the English team at Chelsea .
Dario Sette
