After the next friendly match of the Uzbekistan national team, an interesting and rather "heated" press conference was held with the participation of head coach Fabio Cannavaro. The Italian specialist spoke frankly about the mistakes in the match against Gabon, the players' morale and the upcoming historic World Cup. Zamin.uz has compiled the most important points of the conference in one article.
"Sleep" and psychological problems in the first half
Cannavaro explained the fumbling of the defensive line in the first half of the game with a lack of concentration. In his opinion, although the situation changed for the better in the second half, the main problem remains not in tactics, but in the players' psychological preparation.
“Regardless of who the opponent is, we must always go out on the field with the same enthusiasm and high motivation. We still lack consistency, which is a worrying signal before the World Cup,” says the coach.
Set pieces are the key to victory
It turned out that it was no coincidence that our team scored a goal from a free kick. Fabio emphasized that in modern football, small details determine big results. He noted that despite the lack of time in the national team, each situation is worked on separately in training.
Argument with a journalist: “Come in my place!”
The question of players coming off the bench and the late substitutions at the press conference became a bit controversial. Cannavaro firmly defended his decisions:
- Balance of the composition: The coach said that replacing too many players at once would lead to a loss of control of the game.
- Opportunity: He jokingly replied to a journalist who criticized him by saying, "Then be my coach."
Difference between Africa and Europe: Physical condition
The Gabon team's high xG (expected goals) and physical superiority are not unexpected for Cannavaro. He admitted that there is a big difference between Asian football and international athletic training.
"If we are not 100 percent physically ready, it will be very difficult for us at the World Cup. We need to learn to move faster and control the ball even more," the specialist warned.
Promising names: Khusanov and new stars
One of the main questions that interested fans was Abdukhodir Khusanov's participation in the next match. The coach preferred not to rush into this matter and wait for the players to recover. He also put an end to the debate about the positions of creative players such as Aziz Ganiev and Jamshid Iskanderov, stating that each player's talent will be used at the right time.
The last home match before the World Cup
The match against Venezuela is expected to be not only a control match, but also a real celebration for the fans. Cannavaro's goal is clear: he only needs players who "fight" on the field.
"This is our first time going to the World Cup. We have nothing to lose. We need to put fear aside and play like real fighters for 90 minutes."
Dear fans, do you think Fabio Cannavaro's tactic of using the reserves is correct? Which player would you like to see in the starting lineup against Venezuela?
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