There are 29 players here and I wanted them to feel part of the project - this is not a project that stops at the World Cup. Don't forget that shortly after the World Cup we have a friendly in August and then in September qualification for the European championships begins. |
There are several approaches to anything, but I wouldn't be able to do it in his way, using all that technology, computers, e-mail. |
There are some who won't be there but they need to feel proud and satisfied in the knowledge that they are part of the group even if they don't go to the World Cup they are part of our squad. |
There should be no prima donnas on a team, everyone should feel important, from the oldest player to the youngest. |
They were the ones that really needed to find the back of the net. |
They're in the middle of a winning cycle. |
This game was part of the plan we made after qualifying. We had in mind three tough games. |
This is a big injection of confidence. |
This is a big injection of confidence. I wanted a solid night of work, that was the plan. I'm glad we're moving in the right direction. |
To lose someone like him is a big blow. |
Tonight we showed we can play with three strikers. |
We are expecting a nice reception from the crowd. It's been a while since we played here and it's about time we did. |
We are playing in Florence where the people are passionate about soccer and a lot will depend on their support. |
We did what we wanted to do in the first half with three strikers -- we had lots of scoring opportunities. We had to win, because now we have three away games. |
we have succeeded in creating the right atmosphere in the dressing room. |