[Anciens] Vitorino Hilton on his promotion to deputy: “I said yes straight away”

Promoted to assistant coach to Jean-Louis Gasset a few days ago, Vitorino Hilton is gradually climbing the ranks. The emblematic Pailladin central defender did not hesitate for a second to accept the mission of saving Montpellier Hérault Sport Club from relegation to Ligue 2. From the Free Middaythe 2012 French champion says. “When Jean-Louis called me to offer to help him, I didn’t expect it. I said yes straight away because it's someone I know well, who got us out of a bad situation in 2017 in a similar period. With Ghislain Printant, we will do everything to get through this. »

In addition to leading the training sessions, the 47-year-old Brazilian will act as a link between players and staff. “I hope to bring something more to this level. I played with certain players, they have a lot of respect for me. Maybe they need that too. »