1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 15th Inter Milan is preparing for the Club World Cup in Los Angeles. They will face Monterrey at the first match on June 18th Beijing time. Inter Milan’s new coach Ziwo attended the press conference.
On the emotional level, have you realized that you have become the head coach of Inter Milan?
Ziwo: “I already felt this feeling when I was coaching the youth training team. Now that I have arrived here, I have a heavy sense of responsibility, and I want to take it on. This feeling is the same as when I first arrived as a player. Except for a brief departure in the middle, I have been here for nearly thirteen years.”
Did the players of the triple-championship era send you a message?
Ziwo: “We have an old group where we are still chatting. This friendship will last for life. I feel extremely pleased to see Macon and everyone’s comments. There are also some special messages, which belong to our private collection.”
Malotta mentioned the “sense of courage” of choosing you. What does it mean?
Zivo: “This courage belongs to all of us. Chairman Marlotta is well versed in Inter Milan. Inter Milan is one of the strongest teams in Europe, and the results are the best proof. We need to inherit the excellent foundation of the past, and then let it go whether you win or lose. The key lies in the work itself, and in pushing all this forward.”
How important is it to play this game well?
Zivo: “We must realize that clubs like Inter Milan need this posture and ambition. The benchmark has been raised and we need to continue along this path and maintain this height for the team and the club.”
Taking the middle of the process, how did you deal with this situation?
Zivo: “This is exactly what Inter Milan has to go through to participate in such events. There are thirty-two teams in total, and this is the first event, and each team is eager to perform well. This event is still a continuation of last season, and we are here to go all out.”
How to make decisions in such a short time?
Zivo: “I have known this team and this club for a long time, even since my youth training. It’s not a problem for me, I know the character of the players in the locker roomquality. What I tried to tell them is that the path they took was extremely wonderful. They must not forget all this. ”
How will you use Mkhitaryan this season considering age?
Zivo: “The key factor is not age, but personal ability and literacy. In the football world, ‘ID card age’ does not matter. It is unfair to discuss Mkhitaryan’s age, because the abilities he showed in training are undisputed. I hope he can keep the same energy. For me, that’s the key. What matters is to give your all to the team, fans and clubs. ”
How much do you know about Monterrey?
Zivo: “We have started to study our opponents and are preparing for the game. The match will be held in three days and we respect all participating teams as the event brings together the thirty-two best teams in the world, all of whom are eager to perform well. ”
Can you share with us the days that prompted you to come to Inter Milan? Have you contacted Inzaghi?
Zivo: “I originally intended to stay in Parma, and Inter Milan then asked to interview me. Out of respect, I ask them to contact Parma’s sports director Kerubini first. When Inter Milan calls you, it is pride and glory. It doesn’t matter what happened in those days. As for Xiao Inzaji, we have maintained a good relationship since the U19 period. When I learned that he would no longer coach Inter Milan, I only called him to send blessings. ”
How to revitalize the team?
Zivo: “We need to start again from the path the team has walked. The judgment criteria cannot be judged only by the number of trophies. One fact must not be ignored: the responsibility of the team and the coach is to always give their all. For me, it wasn’t a failed season. Before the Champions League final, people were talking about a team that eliminated Bayern Munich and Barcelona. This should not be forgotten. There is no so-called failure in football. Failure only exists when we start looking for excuses and excuses. I don’t feel the players looking for scapegoats these days. ”
What do you think of the Monterrey coach and Ramos and Canales?
Zivo: “My knowledge of the Monterrey coach comes from his career, who has worked with Guardiola. I have a high respect for all the players and coaches who have come here. The two players you mentioned are very important, and everyone knows what they have achieved. ”
Have you discussed the goals with the team?
Zivo: “This season is not over yet, and we need to continue to maintain the reputation of Inter Milan all over the world. We came here to do our best to goStrive for some important achievements. ”
In Serie A, you will meet many coaches who have won important honors. Is this an additional motivation?
Zivo: “My thoughts are all in the Club World Cup now, and I need to regain confidence and self-esteem for this group of outstanding players. As for other aspects, we will talk about it later, it is reasonable. ”
What can you bring to Inter Milan?
Zivo: “From the perspective of human nature, I will give all my heart: respect, gratitude and tenacity. This jersey has long been integrated into my blood. At the professional level, you need to judge it from the outside world. On a personality level, I will give all of mine. ”
How to get the team back from the trauma of the Champions League final? Did Mourinho send you a message?
Zivo: “Losing the Champions League final is painful. I remember that I had also experienced the pain of losing the Champions League final. I told the players not to forget the journey they have gone through. Clubs and teams like Inter Milan have the responsibility to pursue important goals. We must respect the club’s team logo and what it represents all over the world. It must always be maintained at a high level. As for Mourinho, yes, we have communicated. ”
What do you think of Monterrey and the Mexican clubs?
Zivo: “I have respect for Mexican football and all the teams. Mexico has made a lot of investment in order to improve the level of the competition. Football is moving towards globalization, and the same is happening in Asia. ”
In view of not all familiarity between the teams, how will you deal with this event?
Zivo: “It’s a wonderful and charming event. You will meet some teams with a relaxed mindset, and our team also has some experience. I think our team also has international players. We’re ready for the game. ”
What do you think of coaching a Serie A team for the first time?
Zivo: “I have done my best to achieve the goals required by Parma. As far as I’ve experienced it, it was challenging and it felt wonderful to finally achieve the goal. In this process, you have learned to trust the team and work hard, forge ahead, and make up for some shortcomings. This is different from the calm state of sitting firmly on the sofa. You have no reason to complain. ”
What do you think of Monterrey’s strengths and weaknesses?
Zivo: “They adopt a deep-developed offensive approach, based on the ball possession tactics, and we will see the game on Tuesday. ”
Coaching team composition
Zivo: “My assistant coach will be Kolarov, who you all know, and Mario Cheki will continueHe continued to serve as a technical collaborator, and he also collaborated with Angelo Palonbo. Our fitness coaches are Stefano Lapeti and Maurizio Van Gini. Goalkeeper coach Gianluca Spineli stayed at the position and added Paul Orlandoni. This is a highly competitive team with outstanding personality qualities and rich professional experience and I am sure we will work together to create great achievements. ”