“You have to be authentic. I am flattered to be compared to Cholo because I appreciate him,” the new Sevilla coach said in his presentation.
Diego Alonso was presented as the new coach of Sevilla FC on Wednesday. And one of his most striking statements came when he was compared to Diego Simeone, the Argentinian coach of Atlético de Madrid.
‘The sensations are happiness and great enthusiasm. Also ambition with the project, with what the team can offer me and I can offer the club. I am naturally positive. “Everything I experienced in these hours was fantastic,” he began to say.
“The main goal now is the first match we have. Focus on match by match, developing our idea and our game. If there’s one thing I should attach more importance to, it’s preparation. Prepare well to play well,” he added.
Below are the most striking lines from his performance:
Jump to Europe
“It is the first time that I coach in Europe. I played five seasons as a player in Spain. I have already had the first time in Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico or the United States. There’s always a first time. I take it naturally. It’s a League I know. When I’m not working, I try to live in Madrid. I think the coach should train when he is not working. “I am involved in what happens here every day.”
Changes compared to Mendilibar
“Every coach has his own perspective on the game, his idea of how he wants to play. I don’t like comparisons. When we play, we will see what our ideas are.”
Do you like the template?
“I am very optimistic about the team. To be honest, I see that the team is balanced and can be played in different ways, it gives us options. We can use different styles. I like combination football. I share the dominance of matches through pressure, but combine this with combination football. May we be dominant in that situation. I like the aggressiveness of the team, which puts a lot of pressure. Coaches have a legacy when you take over a team from the previous coach. You don’t have to destroy them. I’ll try to keep everything good.”
What are the players like?
“Mendilibar was very loved by the footballers and it is a painful situation. I found them with great courage and ambition to turn the situation around.”
Do you want signings?
“We haven’t talked about market situations or squad reinforcements. I feel like I’m happy with what I have. As the matches go by, a certain situation may be discovered. I’m not thinking about that now.”
same as Simeone
“In the first name, his name is Diego (laughs). Everyone has their personality. The Mona Lisa is only one, copies are not worth it. You have to be authentic yourself. I’m flattered to be compared to Cholo because I appreciate him. “I want to be myself.”
Obligation to win
“Winning is part of the competition, very important, but it is not the only thing. There is something more important than that, namely the preparation to win.”
European title
“The enthusiasm and ambition are present in every competition. It is a winning club and we will be a competitor in every tournament.”
Jesus Navas and Sergio Ramos
“Jesús and Sergio are high-level footballers, natural leaders. They have to contribute both on and off the field. With the ambition they have shown throughout their careers. They are a lasting example. It is a luxury to rely on them to be able to count.” .”
Heavyweights in the locker room
“You have to deal with everyone. Get to know them, know what they think and feel. You don’t talk to everyone the same and you don’t talk to everyone the same. Having top players is not a hindrance, it is more reassuring. “I’ve worked with top players in Uruguay and what they always want is to win.”
Source: Goal