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“In football, everyone can make mistakes.”
“I have always been convinced of my qualities and never doubted what I'm capable of, even if a coach is judged by his results.”
“There are many good players, in Italy and abroad.”
“At the end of the day, in football, you need more than technique to win. You need other values that can push you on during difficult times.”
“It's no simple task getting the very best from each and every member of the squad.”
“I don't really like all these tactical systems people talk about: 3-5-2, 4-3-3, and all that.”
“In every match, there are difficult decisions; sometimes they go in your favour and sometimes against. You need to be able to accept them.”
“Work is important, but you also need to disconnect, to unplug at times, in order to be even more concentrated when you do work.”
“Messi is a good stimulus for Cristiano.”
“We cannot expect to win every match 3-0, as opponents won't just lie down and let us dominate.”
“In Europe, matches are different because you play a lot on a one-on-one basis. There's less tactical importance in the Champions League. The value of the individual player makes the difference.”
“Everyone needs the right partner. Mario Mandzukic is very helpful for Dybala and for Ronaldo.”
“You can try to challenge everything... but not age!”
“Ronaldo is a great professional. He truly cares about details. That's why he is always fit.”
“Life is full of surprises, and you need to be ready for everything.”
“Even when I was on the football pitch as a teenager, I wanted to be the teacher.”
“The difference in economic potential between clubs in Italy, those in England, or the big two in Spain is very high.”
“Given the choice between Higuain and Kane, I would still pick Pipita as my number nine, even if Kane is a top-class striker.”
“I work every year with my players towards improving ourselves and growing in terms of the way we play. The psychological aspect and the management of human resources are also very important.”
“I'm not scared of big stadiums. There are other risks in my profession, and I love taking risks.”