Ashley Cole on Cesena adventure: ‘I jumped two-footed into the puddle’
Ashley Cole has shared insights from his first managerial role at Cesena, highlighting the challenges of adapting to Italian football. He expressed a desire to continue his project into the next season despite the team's disappointing finish. Cole emphasized the importance of changing the team's playing style and improving their performance metrics.
- ▪Ashley Cole was appointed as the manager of Cesena in March.
- ▪The team finished 11th in Serie B, missing out on promotion play-offs by three points.
- ▪Cole aims to implement a more entertaining style of football, focusing on possession and attacking play.
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