“The coach of “Rossoblu” is in anticipation of a big match”, — write: sport.ua
– You have a whole city behind you, which supports you, and there is also Roberto Baggio, who is very important for “Bologna”?
– Roberto Baggio gave us a boost in the Italian Cup final. And that push helped add something more to get here. We need other incentives, because we really want it. We were able to reach the final, this is a historic match for all of Bologna and we are preparing for it in the best possible way. We are recovering our strength, preparing the team psychologically. It is necessary to prepare from all sides. A big match is needed. I met Baggio before the final – he’s a big Bologna fan and it’s in his heart.
– How strong should your psychological readiness be tomorrow?
– In addition to physical training, the head is important – you have to stay in the match for the whole 90 minutes. With Inter, we conceded a goal in the first minute, but we got up. It is necessary to be in top psychophysical shape and keep up with the dynamics of the game. The growth of last year, the Coppa Italia, the Champions League, the semi-final on Friday – all this gives us awareness.
– Is there anxiety?
– No, there is great anticipation and emotions regarding this match. Maximum attention to what we will do. It is necessary to recover well, because there was not enough time. Those who can show a high level will leave tomorrow. The joy and happiness of winning the semi-final helps to recover faster. No worries, just focus on the match and the opponent.
– A new ending for you: how do you feel?
– This is my first Super Bowl final and there are expectations, emotions in the headquarters. Yes, I already have eight finals behind me, but a few hours before the start the emotions are different, the opponent changes, and you need to work to the maximum together with the players. Every match is different, you cannot prepare in the same way. Even against the same opponent, the dynamic is always different. We must give joy to ourselves, our fans, the club. The final is so different from other matches that it has to be played differently. Psychologically, everything changes, because any mistake can bring regret. The Italian champion Napoli will play tomorrow, but we will fight for our chances.”
– “Finals are not played, but won.” What do you think about this phrase?
– She is perfect, because when you lose, it hurts a lot. The finals are played, but when you win, it’s a completely different taste. This is my eighth final, won some, lost some. All of them played openly, with their heads held high, respecting the final in all aspects. There is no point in talking only about the path, tomorrow we will try to implement this idea to the maximum. Errors should be zero.
– To you at “bologna» was Weisz, who won two trophies in a row. Do you feel that your work is becoming historical?
– Football is the meaning of life for me. From childhood on the streets, then in the fields – has always been the meaning of life. You do your job with a smile, you can’t wait to get out on the field. Prepare matches, conduct training. I would like my “Bologna” to be remembered as a great team of the past. So that this “Bologna” continues to carry the colors of the club around the world.