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2.40pm – Patrick Vieira he presents himself to the press as Genoa’s new coach. The former Juventus and Inter midfielder was made official in recent days as a replacement for the sacked Alberto Gilardino. In a few moments, from the “Gianluca Signorini” sports center in Pegli, he will meet the media on the eve of the home match against Cagliari next Sunday at lunchtime. Follow the live text on TUTTOmercatoWEB.com.
15.04 – Patrick Vieira’s press conference begins.
His first impressions.
“It was a very quick thing between the club and me. When I heard that there was the possibility of coming to coach a big club I couldn’t say no. The will to work and do well is there. I found a very proud group at work, I saw a group that wanted to do well for the club. It’s not easy to lose a coach who was good with the players, he had a lot of respect for them and this will never change coach respected by fans and players. He was a great player and more will never change. Now we need to look ahead and see what we can do to win matches. I’m happy these days to see the desire to work and learn.”
What Serie A does he find again? And finds Mario Balotelli again?
I was expecting you at the first question (laughs ed.). Italian football has changed a lot, there are different players but Serie A is a very difficult championship to play. It’s not easy to win but we have the quality to do well. I know Mario very well, he is a player and a person that I like. He must continue to work and be available to the team, helping them to do well and win. He is an important player but he must continue to work.”
From a tactical point of view he played with 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1.
“I have always used these types of formations, the important thing is how you play. You work and there will be some time but Sunday’s match is very important. We must not forget that there will be more after that. On Sunday we will give everything to do a good match, I already know that everything won’t be perfect but I think that what the players showed me made me happy.”
Do you see a Vieira in the current team?
“I don’t like Vieira as a player but Vieira as a coach. It’s the most important thing.”
Will there be returns for Sunday?
“Let’s wait for tomorrow. It’s interesting to have important players who have trained but it’s too early to say if they will be there on Sunday. If it’s not Sunday, it will be for the next ones.”
What can be done for this Genoa?
“We’ll see later. Now we have to work on confidence because a group without results and lacks energy. There is quality in the group and a group that will be stronger when the players are available.”
Gilardino was much loved by the fans.
“The fan’s point of view will never change. Gilardino was a very important player and an important coach for Genoa. He was a very important person for the city. This will never change and I will not try to convince people. I believe that this society and the people are part of a family that I see from the outside there is a relationship”.
Will he work more on the players’ heads or legs?
“A player must feel good in his head and we must be clear about his role and responsibilities.”
The relationship with society.
“It’s important to have the relationship with the director and a company to have help in doing my job. When we talked about the idea of the company there was clarity on what everyone had to do and I felt comfortable from the point of view human view first and then on the clarity of what the club wants to do. I see a group where there is quality and is ready to win matches and when you put them together it is very interesting as a coach.”
The staff?
“For me it was important to have people I have worked with before but the important thing is to have staff who know the company. We are really happy to be here.”
What do you think of the fans?
“I can’t wait for Sunday. The club’s strong point is the crowd. I believe that playing at home must be a strong point for the players. Now I want it to be Sunday to experience this moment, which will be strong. The crowd is an important element for the club and I hope that they push the team as always.