Cristian Ledesma spoke to the microphones of Lazio Radio on the white and blue world. These are his main statements, reported by LaLazioriamoNoi.it: “It may seem that I have a closed character but 11 Ledesma could be a bit harsh in that period in the locker room. It’s a way of living, of being, I was talking to Paolo Rongoni, someone like me has been through many difficult things and doesn’t get upset when faced with uncomfortable situations. Me as a coach? The switch I made in recent years is not the same, I left my former career behind me, to be a coach the instinct may be there but you have to be cold, not accommodate, you have to confront yourself, give up on something every now and then. Especially with the new generation, it’s difficult but it’s not all to throw away, it’s difficult but young people have many lessons for us too. Having children of this age helps you a lot, you know what interests they have, what music they listen to.”
What would I have changed about myself?
“I was quite a pain in the ass as a player, I was someone who gave everything, I respected the coach’s game, I never went against a coach’s idea. There were some confrontations but I was a bit stubborn but I wouldn’t take it away, maybe it’s was my strength. As far as my vision was on the pitch, it’s as if in that role you see more things. You see many things that you need to be a coach today. When you start playing in Italy, the coaches put in formations and darts, when he played the role of midfielder there were arrows everywhere because he had to go everywhere.”
Baroni’s winning key?
“It works because he didn’t get carried away by that moment that was there before when they announced his arrival. The key was the work, he made it clear that it is the opportunity of his life and he doesn’t want to play it but only with work. He was good at plugging his ears and working. They all played, it’s not easy and obvious due to the dynamics that can be created. He didn’t make everyone play to rotate the squad, but because they all stay on track There is availability but also internal competitiveness healthy. He is very clear in what he is doing, this message of his reaches the squad a lot.”
Short midfield? What if we need a Ledesma to dictate the times?
“I think that Lazio plays two-man and is doing well, they have become a physical team, and this takes you back to the matches played in Europe and there is the right answer there. Dele-Bashiru also played less but in mid-field they found players who give them what they need. In my opinion the squad is fine, one more of course because you don’t know what can happen between suspensions and injuries. Having too many leads you to lose someone and keep everyone on track 2 places and they are doing very well, there are also balances.”
Castellanos?
“I think we need to look at his growth, he’s growing, if he’s called up to the national team with great choice, they have an impressive striker pool, if they call me he’s a national team player. It helped him stay behind Immobile to understand what Italian football is We must not lose sight of the changes. It is to criticize Dia but Lautaro plays with a certain Thuram, he is a starter for the French national team and that counts too. and those of Castellanos they are very important, that is, what is produced, not just the goals.”