Diego Lopezformerly of Cagliari where he was first a player and then a coach, spoke to the microphones of Sports Radio. Below are his statements, reported by TuttoCagliari.net: “Cagliari-Milan? It was a spectacular match, with an indomitable Cagliari. Even when Milan seemed to be in control, Cagliari reacted and got a deserved draw. Nicola is a great coach, he knows how to navigate the difficulties of the lower rankings well. Patience is needed, even if it is a quality that is often missing in today’s football. Inter-Napoli? A hard fought and very interesting match. With Conte, then, there was another reason to watch it.
Favorite for the Scudetto? For me Inter. It has continuity, a coach who has been present for years and players who know each other well. And, above all, he is hungry, a fundamental quality for maintaining strength and identity. Mati Olivera is a young, complete player who can play in multiple roles: full-back, winger, and also as a left-sided centre-back. He is doing well with Bielsa and I believe he will still give a lot to Napoli and the national team.
My return to the bench? Today I’m following my children playing, but I’ll be back soon. Coaching is a special job, it also requires a bit of luck, but we will certainly see each other again soon somewhere.”