Conti has likened De Rossi to Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
For me, Daniele was always a coach on the pitch because of his tactical intelligence and for the decisions he used to make. When I saw Ancelotti play, I had that same feeling," Conti told Il Corriere della Sera.
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He is also a great man, there's never a dull moment with him.
"He took over at a fragile time and he is proving himself as a proper coach, prepared for everything. I am really happy for him."