Gennaro Gattuso: “For me it won’t change. Obviously when we play at the Vélodrome in front of 65,000 of our supporters, it gives us an extraordinary atmosphere and energy. And it’s normal that it’s harder away, but that doesn’t change not much for me. Of course, I felt nervous about this match, but not because we changed the system, now we play with three in defense. No, it’s a question of mentality, it’s not It’s not a question of personality. We’re canceling that. It’s mainly the mentality. It’s driving me crazy, I’m very angry. When we were down 3-0 against Lorient, there were 5 or 6 players who stayed on the ground. It was driving me crazy. It’s a question of mentality. I’m happy with the team, but I think I’m very demanding, especially of myself. However, I’m very upset, very anxious for this match. Football is not a joke. And I repeat, it’s a question of mentality. It’s not a tactical question, it’s something you invented. But with my staff, with the owners, we know. I said I’m happy with the team. But it is the mentality that we must improve. It’s the little things in football that can lead you to win a match.”
Before this decisive match, do you feel a special atmosphere within your team?
Gennaro Gattuso: “Yes, honestly, I think the team is aware of the situation. I have already explained that if we play tomorrow, it is to win. I explained to them that we are playing in a great stadium against a quality team , with very talented players. We have a lot of matches, back and forth, and finishing top of this group would mean two fewer matches, which would make our path significantly easier with fewer matches to play. So, I am satisfied and we will try tomorrow to achieve victory to finish at the top of this group.”
2023-12-14 02:02:48
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