He said he wanted to compete well in Valladolid…
It is difficult to prepare matches like this because the objective has been achieved. In these games, they need more than us and that has been noticed.
Were you surprised by Pezzolano’s approach?
We knew that he had alternated the two systems. They have tightened us up well and have taken advantage of two of our mistakes. We have not been in our best version, but it is the result of relaxation.
And how do you receive that relaxation?
I have to understand the footballer. We carry a colossal load. On the one hand, I have to give it naturalness but also a little sad because of the image.
They have removed the sanction from Vinicius.
“Don’t know. This is a question for the Committee. I already said what I thought about the issue of racism but that is for the Committee, but I am surprised that they withdraw the red from Vinicius; there was an attack and it is impeccable. Expulsion has nothing to do with that. I don’t know if it’s fair. My opinion is that acts of racism must be censored. And the other is impeccable. There was an assault. And I’m surprised that the red is withdrawn.”
Have you talked to Koundé?
“I talked to Jules. We had a conversation. It was clear where the conversation was going. I know there is noise with that but I don’t see any problem”.