Massimiliano Allegri lauded opposite number Carlo Ancelotti, ahead of Juventus' UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid.
Allegri's men sealed a fourth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday, but immediately turn their attention to European honours - as they bid to reach the Champions League final for the first time in 12 years.
"Carlo is a great manager, and a smart man. He had great results in European competitions," Allegri said.
"I value him a lot also as a person. As a manager during his career he was able to win in Italy, England, France and Spain so I think I don't need to add more [plaudits].
"That simply means that he is a manager with extremely important qualities."
"We will play with four defenders, I'm telling you so you are happy, and with the maths we are done," Allegri said.
"Ancelotti will play with four defenders, and so we will do [too]."
"I'm obviously sorry for the fact that Modric and Pogba won't be playing tomorrow night, it would have been more interesting if they could play," Allegri said.
"I hope to have Pogba for the second leg."
