AS Roma winger Gervinho credits coach Rudi Garcia for his form this season.

The former Arsenal attacker has been outstanding for Roma this term.

"The difference between Roma and Arsenal? The Coach," Gervinho told Sports Illustrated.

"Here my Coach, Rudi Garcia, gives me confidence, I know that he believes in me. When I wake up in the morning, I like to come to work, I cannot wait.

"I could say that my success has been thanks to coming to Italy, but it is not so.

"I am happy here, the city is fantastic, there are wonderful teammates and friends alike, but many of these qualities were also in England.

"Life in Italy is the same as it was before for me.

"What did I learn at Arsenal? Honestly, not much. It is difficult to learn anything on the sidelines.

"Why did I leave? Because I was not playing. Not enough. In Rome, however, it is another story."