It is the day of Davide Nicola: after the first days of training at Filadelfia, the new Torino coach will be officially presented to the press. It will also be an opportunity to talk about the debut match, scheduled for tomorrow at the Vigorito in Benevento at 8.45 pm. Shortly, Nicola will introduce himself from the conference room of the Olympic Stadium Grande Torino. Follow the live text on TuttoMercatoWeb.com.
1.10 pm – Nicola’s press conference begins.
“I’m a bit hoarse and I apologize for the voice, I’ve already started using it. It’s a special challenge, I care because the history of the Taurus is noble and must be a constant. I want to start immediately without wasting time in words, but to act on priorities: we must have a change of course. Great respect for Giampaolo, I greet him “.
How will Taurus change?
“We need the group and we need honest relationships. We need to be comfortable with each other and believe in the work. I don’t care what we did before: I wasn’t inside, it’s not up to me to judge. Today third training, I worked on priorities. The group is fundamental, then the rest will come. The results are a consequence: I will never ask for a result, but a performance made up of balance and without fear of making mistakes. I want to see a performance with two principles. “
Is there awareness of the difficulties or maybe someone has their head elsewhere?
“There is a squad and an environment available. I don’t care what has been said before, I want to get my ideas. I expect certain behaviors, only this will make us reach the goal. 13 points in the standings are few and our values can be better. A new path has begun, there are 20 games: we will have to build a path to reach salvation. It is a club that has ambitions, but being aware is needed to take the next step. “
What do you expect tomorrow night?
“There have been requests for game principles: the goal is to apply these principles, I’m not interested in making mistakes and you have to make a mistake to make a mistake. You need concentration and determination, I am convinced and believe in these guys”.
What dressing room did you find?
“It is a special challenge, with certain relationships and certain attitudes we can get out of it. I told them that we have to manage emotions to reach the goal. after day. I believe in these guys. “
Will he ask Belotti for different movements?
“I adapt and shape my principles to the characteristics of the players. I made few requests, you need lightness, desire, enthusiasm and determination. And for this you need to give few tasks. Generosity is not a negative aspect if directed in the right direction. be ordered “.
How do you approach the new adventure?
“You have to rely on the group: there are the most experienced and the youngest, everyone has their own importance. The coach must be consistent in his requests and show that the idea is not only convincing, but profitable. We started a different methodology, but the collaborators gave me a hand. Nothing is built in a day, but to destroy it takes less than a second. The work leads you to reach the goal “.
How do you face Benevento?
“Three days are few to give a definitive imprint and identity, but they are enough to say the direction in which you want to go. I expect them to follow the objectives. It is an important game and there are several difficulties, I also expect great enthusiasm as I’ll put it on “.
What are the perceptions in these early days?
“In the meantime, great availability, and it is fundamental. It is a group aware of the moment that wants to start again and do better, the qualities are there. For me their availability is fundamental, I am curious about this match which must be the first match of a new one. course. And then we’ll see what to improve or what to add. We don’t have much time, it’s a race in more than half the championship. We need to show that we are worth different positions “.
Which module will it start from?
“I start from what the guys know, I need to create this group and give few certainties. But I don’t want to answer on this. I have precise ideas and I have given them to the players, as well as tactical principles and individual behaviors. I want to see them at work. “.
Is it its highest point?
“I have great enthusiasm, I want to lend a great hand. I can’t be the savior of my homeland in three days, but the conditions are right to do well. I want to build a group that can give satisfaction: but it’s the actions that make the difference. a hammer, I strongly want to achieve the goal “.
How would you like to be defined?
“I do not know if I am a great motivator, I know that I have great motivation on the pitch as in life. When I do something, I start it to the fullest: and dragging others is my goal. I exploit the characteristics of the players and shape my playing principles . I didn’t talk about anything in particular, it was three intense days to get to know each other and to make it clear that I am interested in Taurus. Whoever has the right attitude is in the group. And the game becomes a reason for evaluation, then there will be time to do everything else “.
How will he better assist Belotti?
“A player like Andrea is important, but other players can also help him. I have an excellent opinion on Verdi and Zaza, I started coaching them today and my goal is to bring together the best players.”
What are the right strings to touch?
“Before the result, there is the performance. And it belongs to the team, where there is everything that leads us to the result. In matches there are more mistakes than things done well: but the mistake must be lived well, with the conviction of always doing better. The main concept is to think as a team and everyone can make a mistake. If one loses the ball, there are others to avoid conceding goals. ”
Will Nkoulou be recovered?
“I care about tomorrow’s match and I am interested in this, our future is tomorrow’s match. We will see who will be available and will have the opportunity to demonstrate what I asked for. I expect enthusiasm and desire to achieve what we want to do. Nkoulou we will see over time, after the match we will talk to understand what is needed. The first rule is to believe in who is part of the group: if there are not the right attitudes, we will make other evaluations “.
Can certain young people turn into resources? For example, Ivy, Segre and Buongiorno.
“For me, the group counts, I repeat. Some have played more and less, some young people are growing well. We will make choices for tomorrow, we are in a position to give everyone a chance over time. We need to show that with attitudes and desire , so one proves to be an integral part of the group. You can be important in 90 minutes but also in 5, we will work on this “.
On the market
“I’ve been here for three days, consistency says that a new coach must first know about the transfer market. I didn’t make any requests, it would mean that I don’t believe in who’s there. Tomorrow is an important match: first the match, then we’ll see.”
14.07 – Nicola’s press conference ends.
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