Events - 15 Aug 2006 - 3:59 PM
“I believe in Serie A”
“I have a very definite idea of my role as coach; to bestow on the players a strong sense of responsibility, to forge relationships based on trust, to be there for the players when they need me, to talk to them, both young and old, and to make sure each player knows just how important he is to the team”. A month into the job, Didier Deschamps is relishing his role as head coach of the bianconeri, even if it is still uncertain which division his team will be playing in this season: “It’s obviously a distraction not knowing our point of departure, and therefore being unable to set out specific goals, but I believe in the possibility of playing in Serie A this year. After the latest decision and the fact that the differential treatment of the other clubs has now been taken into consideration, we think, at least we hope, we will be reinstated in Serie A. Either way, let’s wait for the final decision on Friday, then we can talk about football and football alone”. Whatever the outcome of the sentence, Deschamps knows he has Camorenesi and Trezeguet on board for the adventure that lies ahead: “They’re staying, 100%. I’ve spoken to each of them and no one is going anywhere”. And will this be a team in the image of Deschamps the player? “Not at all! I’m looking for that determination and motivation to fulfil the goals we have set out to achieve. The will to win is the basis for any
successful side”. The Frenchman then turned his attention to Friday’s success in the “Birra Moretti” Trophy: “Naples is a fantastic venue for football; the city, the fans and the atmosphere are all wonderful. It was great for the lads to play in a place like that but more importantly, I was pleased with their attitude on the field, their team spirit and their willingness to give their all for the cause”. And tomorrow’s friendly against Piacenza? “Not everyone has had a chance to play together, and it
will take time for everyone to reach the same levels of fitness, but after a month’s training the players are hungry to play competitive matches. They said, the result tomorrow is not the major concern”. Rounding off the morning’s press conference, Deschamps then stressed the importance of having natural leaders in the side: “One leader is not enough, you need at least
three; a physical leader, a technical leader and a spiritual leader. Who? I’m not telling, but together they will carry this group forward”.
“I believe in Serie A”
“I have a very definite idea of my role as coach; to bestow on the players a strong sense of responsibility, to forge relationships based on trust, to be there for the players when they need me, to talk to them, both young and old, and to make sure each player knows just how important he is to the team”. A month into the job, Didier Deschamps is relishing his role as head coach of the bianconeri, even if it is still uncertain which division his team will be playing in this season: “It’s obviously a distraction not knowing our point of departure, and therefore being unable to set out specific goals, but I believe in the possibility of playing in Serie A this year. After the latest decision and the fact that the differential treatment of the other clubs has now been taken into consideration, we think, at least we hope, we will be reinstated in Serie A. Either way, let’s wait for the final decision on Friday, then we can talk about football and football alone”. Whatever the outcome of the sentence, Deschamps knows he has Camorenesi and Trezeguet on board for the adventure that lies ahead: “They’re staying, 100%. I’ve spoken to each of them and no one is going anywhere”. And will this be a team in the image of Deschamps the player? “Not at all! I’m looking for that determination and motivation to fulfil the goals we have set out to achieve. The will to win is the basis for any
successful side”. The Frenchman then turned his attention to Friday’s success in the “Birra Moretti” Trophy: “Naples is a fantastic venue for football; the city, the fans and the atmosphere are all wonderful. It was great for the lads to play in a place like that but more importantly, I was pleased with their attitude on the field, their team spirit and their willingness to give their all for the cause”. And tomorrow’s friendly against Piacenza? “Not everyone has had a chance to play together, and it
will take time for everyone to reach the same levels of fitness, but after a month’s training the players are hungry to play competitive matches. They said, the result tomorrow is not the major concern”. Rounding off the morning’s press conference, Deschamps then stressed the importance of having natural leaders in the side: “One leader is not enough, you need at least
three; a physical leader, a technical leader and a spiritual leader. Who? I’m not telling, but together they will carry this group forward”.
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