Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the coach of Chievo, Rolando Maran commented on the upcoming match against Inter.
What are your thoughts for the match on Sunday at lunchtime?
“We look at the standings, sure. But it is not important. It would be a dream for everyone and it is right that the lads enjoy the moment, but we must not lose sight of our goal, which is to avoid relegation. The earlier we reach 40 points, the better.”
What kind of match do you expect from Inter?
“They will be at the Bentegodi to play their game, play like a champion because it’s a team riddled with champions. And our task will be very difficult because I think they are the team that is best of all, even from the physical point of view.”
Are you thinking about any special precautions to face Inter on Sunday?
“I don’t think of the other team, but of our interpretation of the match. Then we will see how to manage the game at the moment. They have a lot of quality and a winning mentality, something we will have to hope they fail to be able to take advantage of.”
Therefore your team will have to be close-cut and compact…
“We will have to be close-cut, free mentally and also brave and a little brazen. Inter have midfield and an attack that can run, but if you just remain careful of the risks you take, you have already pulled the handbrake.”
Does it change a lot when you prepare for a match to avoid relegation compared to a match against a top club?
“No, you have to be true to your identity at all times. That is the only way you can have a good impact on the game.”
Source: fcinternews.it
I’m sorry after watchig this team play the last few weeks, they should have higher aspirations than avoiding relegation. They’re team is so well organized and they should be aiming for at least a top 15 finish. They can be the genoa of last year if they aim higher
Don’t believe everything you read. He knows we struggle against smaller teams due to a lack of focus and motivation. He wants us to underestimate them, smart move.
Yea i agree, thats part of my point. The other part is he’s being TOO obvious with his scheme by underselling them SOO much lol
Play down your chances to get inside our players’ head?
Exactly my sentiments. Piling pressure from his & Chievos shoulders onto Inter’s but if Inter were to fall for this lark every game – we’d be playing like we were under Mazzari.