Jose Mourinhocoach of the Romahas released the following statements to the official channels of the UEFA in view of the final of Conference League against the Feyenoord. The Giallorossi coach focused on his opponents as well as talking about his passion for football. Here is what was stated.
Sul Feyenoord: “They played 14 games like us and overcame difficult opponents. For example, the semi-final with Marseille a team that has a European history and the Stade Vélodrome, which is one of the most fascinating and difficult places to play as an opponent. You can only play. recognize their merits. The finals are 50-50 but we will do our best to bring it to 51-49 for us. It has to happen during the match, not before. The work leading up to the final over several months is the basis for those 90 or 120 minutes. It’s players’ day, we’re just there to give a little help. So far I’ve been lucky by winning all my European finals: my players have given their best in the finals we have reached. In the moment of truth , they were ready “ForzaRoma.info reports
On the Conference League: “I am a manager with a history and Roma are a great club. I felt a bit of responsibility in trying to make the first edition of the tournament a great competition. So, little by little, we went to realize our ambition of go as far as possible. Then, with pride, we saw that the two semi-finals were played in packed stadiums, with a total of 170,000 fans in attendance. The Conference League is our Champions. This is where we are, the competition we’re playing in. The club hasn’t reached a game like this in a long time. “
About bringing a trophy to Rome: “We have to forget the fact that we could win our first UEFA trophy. For me, you have to treat a final as a one-off match that brings pressure, tension and a sense of responsibility. We just have to think about the final and the opponent we face, and forget about the match. history of Roma. Then of course it would be wonderful to win for the city, the club and all of us. “
On having reached the four finals of Uefa competitions: “If I manage to win four European competitions with four different clubs, I will never forget the first, which was the 1996/97 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup as an assistant to the late and great Bobby Robson at Barcelona. Whenever I sat next to him in bench, I felt very proud “.
On the importance of the new goal compared to the previous one: “Yes, it is. Winning the first can happen by being in the right place at the right time. Winning the second time is harder than the first time and winning the third time is harder than the second. It is one thing to achieve success and win over a certain period of time, it is quite another to achieve success and continually win throughout your career. “
On the passion for football: “Manchester United vs Real Madrid 2012/13 UEFA Champions League round of 16, at Old Trafford. Before the game, Sir Alex Ferguson invited me to his office, which later became my office, and I asked him, “How is it, boss? Does it change? Does it change over the years? “He said,” Forget it. Nothing changes. It stays the same until the last day. ” That’s why he keeps saying I can’t believe I’m 59. I can’t believe I have a 21 or 22 year career as a manager behind me. I can’t tell you when I’ll stop because I can’t see it. Passion does not change “.
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