After he received the Il Maestrelli last evening, Inter’s coach Walter Mazzarri gave an extended interview to Rai Sport, where he began by talking about the price he just received: “For me it is a source of pride to be compared to such a significant person as Maestrelli. It is a coveted prize, significant, because he was a coach who based his career on human values and for me it’s a strong feeling.”
From having been an assistant coach to Ulivieri to the best coach in Italy by being awarded Maestrelli’s price.
“It is even more rewarding, as a man of professional level starts from the bottom. I have had all the roles and arrived here by focusing solely on the results and to do my work at this level gives me only pleasure. This, in addition to receiving these prices, is the reward.”
It is said that Mazzarri has few friends in the world of football…
“I think when you are competing against each other, with everyone focused on his own team, it’s hard to be friends with colleagues. There might be esteem, respect, and such.”
You’ve never won a Scudetto, can Inter help you achieve this goal?
“First of all I think that a coach should always be evaluated based on the team he has available and the club mark he fights for. Currently, I see it as if I have already won some Scudetti.”
Do you already feel that you are in an Indonesian Inter?
“Honestly, no. Moratti hasn’t told me anything, nothing has been mentioned to me and therefore I too am a little surprised. More than anything I don’t believe that the step will be made as early as this season.”
Did Thohir’s statements make you happy?
“It was great, because as we know, a new owner in football can have different ideas. I was glad because it showed that Thohir has followed the team from afar and seen how I work and appreciates my way of doing things.”
What have you said in private?
“One of the key points we have discussed are considerations and seriousness of the work. Setting serious rules for the guys, especially the new ones that come to Inter. At that moment, I allowed myself to say that we already have examples here in players like Javier Zanetti, like Diego Milito and the players who are still in the club, and can be used as an example. What is important is how to capitalize on their spirit of sacrifice, they never give up. All qualities that can’t be neglected if you play for Inter.”
Is three years long enough to take Inter back to the international stage ?
” Why not, my stats from Napoli show it. However, the club decides the policy now and I was glad that Thohir talked to Branca and Ausilio. These days you talk to directors about everything and if they were to ask me I would say mine about what can be done, also based on the available budget.”
Roma, Juventus and Napoli fight for the Scudetto?
“The points you have seen, they tell you that everything can change in a matter of two games. I’m convinced that a lot still can happen, Although it is clear that these three teams are favorites in terms of such things as quality and the situation in the standings.”
Moratti chose you this summer. What did it mean to you?
“I find it hard to believe that it hasn’t been longer considering the relationship we have had so far. Nevertheless, I am still convinced that Moratti will always be close to the team.”
Source: fcinternews.it
