On the eve of this confrontation head coach of the Milan Club Christian Kivu He answered journalists’ questions about preparing for a duel, impressions of the US and opponent tournament:
– How do you approach the game against Urava and what do you expect from this match?
– Before analyzing the game, we always have to remember that we are at the end of the season when the team has passed in 9 months of heavy matches. We need to find the right energy to play against such a rival that demonstrates order from the point of view of technology and tactics. In addition, they demonstrate both European and American elements. It will be a difficult game like others in the tournament.
– In what state of Esposito and when will he be able to return to the field?
– I have known him since he was a little over 13 years old: we grew up together, I had the honor of being his coach, he was a team captain under 20 years under my leadership. In the last two seasons of series B, he has gained extensive experience that allowed him to grow both physical and psychological. He trained with us only twice, we will have the opportunity to see it on the field, perhaps from the beginning or on replacement.
– What will be the most important factor in the game and what players from Urava do you admire?
– The second group stage game is really important, considering the first results, we need it to go to the next round. I like Japanese football, I find it neat and disciplined, from a tactical point of view players “Urava” are accurate and neat technically. Gustafon is a player that I like, he has good physical and technical qualities.
– What did you take out of the game with Monterrey?
– We have shown our pride, as well as a good reaction. We were a little slow in motion, I would like to improve this direction, as well as the end of someone else’s gate.
– Do you think of any individual moments that bother you?
– It is not a summer training camp for us.
– How has your preparation changed after moving to another city: from sunny Los Angeles to lower Seattle temperatures?
-It was great in Los Angeles, we trained well on UCLA objects. We had training here at the same impressive object. It is true that it is colder here, but it doesn’t matter, you need to go out and play. I want to thank the organizers who gave us such wonderful objects.
– What would you like for “Inter” In the future?
– We all like to make a team that can dominate, can show their technical qualities, as well as the desire to keep the game under control, set a pace and find a solution. This is the dream of any coach. This is what we want to achieve, we will need time, and now we do not have so much, but we will try to start with tomorrow, – said Kivu.
Source: Sport.ua