After ending his playing career in 2018, Patrice Evra notably tried his hand as a consultant on RMC, while simultaneously training in combat sports alongside his friend Cédric Doumbè. The former captain of the France team also completed his coaching diplomas, which he obtained.
In recent days, the former left-back has seen certain supporters of Juventus Turin, whose colors he wore between 2014 and 2017, demanding his arrival on the bench of the Piedmont club after the ousting of Igor Tudor. A proposal that he formally rejected.
“ I’ve seen a few messages from people saying they want me as a manager or as a coach. I finished my coaching diplomas four years ago but I will not return to the world of football. I would have to sacrifice everything for football, and I do a lot of things outside of football. I’m a happy man so I’m going to be selfish about this », indicated Patrice Evra in a video published on his Instagram account.
Evra: “If you don’t want to stay, leave”
The former Mancunian then gave a big rant against the Turin players, mainly responsible for the bad patch experienced by the Old Lady, according to him. “ I just want to go back to Tudor’s firing. Thanks for any coaching. This is a message for players. When you fire a coach, it’s because you didn’t do your job on the field. This only happened to me once in my entire career, when I was at Manchester United and they sacked David Moyes “, he lamented.
And to add another layer: “ I felt like shit and I hope the Juve players feel the same right now, because they’ve been through three or four coaches in two years now. You are at Juve, you must take your responsibilities. (…) One day I will return to the world of football, but not now. I just say that because when you play for Juve you have to sacrifice everything, including your family. (…) After the coach leaves, there are no more excuses. If you don’t want to stay, leave. » The message got through.
