Kouyate rates Crystal Palace boss Vieira as ‘one of the best’ in the world
Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has rated Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira as one of the best coaches he has worked with so far in his career.
Vieira is enjoying a decent debut season at Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace currently placed 13th in the Premier League, 12 points adrift of the relegation zone but unfortunately, their hopes of advancing into the FA Cup final were dashed on Sunday following a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Ahead of Wednesday’s league trip to Newcastle United, Kouyate hailed the former Arsenal captain for his leadership role and foresight before games.
“[He was] talking with the players, telling us what he wanted to do and where he wanted to take this football club,” Vieira told the club’s website.
“I don’t know who said that [Palace could get relegated], but they are so wrong. Because you need to know that he is a very clever guy, a very good person.
“I’m in football for 15 years, and he is one of the best I have seen. You see how we play tactically – he knows everything.
“Every time we play against one team, he knows what they are going to do. He knows what way we are going to play [to best handle the opposition].”
