Conference
Thursday, October 3, 2024 21:46
Fumen, source: Legionisci.com
Goncalo Feio (trainer Legii): A match that was a continuation of what could be seen against Górnik. Of course, today the opponent was from a different league, from a different level. Like I said, we always think about winning, but always thinking about identity and style. It was visible.
We didn’t limit ourselves to our own half, we just wanted to press and use our advantage of a set piece in the offensive. A number of things made us 1-0. Betis forced us to defend in our half. They had quality. However, we defended at a high level. We also threatened on the counterattack, especially in the second half. There is nothing left but to thank the players for their faith and commitment. To the staff for their work, to the fans for their support, because they were the twelfth player.
Is this a founding match? We have already achieved such great results. We won in Poznań, we advanced after a two-legged match against Broendby, when we were doomed to defeat. In Legia, if you don’t win three league matches in a row, it becomes difficult. However, these words and slogans such as “Fight to the end”, etc., are all beautiful. That’s all you have to do later, and we do it. We stick together and work hard as a team and staff. Also winning such a win against such a quality rival is a big incentive for us. This faith in the process was even stronger and pushed us to further high-level performances. Starting on Sunday in Białystok.
The last few days have been quite hard. Fewer and fewer people believe in you, in us, in difficult moments. What is important to me is that the team believes. I commented on this in the middle of the pitch after the match. Faith in the process, in what we do, will allow us to do the impossible. It comes, just sometimes a little later.
Close to perfect
When it comes to specific phases of the game, I think it was close to perfect. Betis didn’t get any big chances because of our defensive play. It was definitely a big step forward, just like with Górnik. Ok, the result was unsatisfactory, but it was good. I want us to be aware that building a team is not about picking eleven players at a given moment and saying, “Play.” It’s not FIFA or Football Manager. This is life, this is a process, this is Legia. Also in some aspects it was good, in some it was not. It is important that there is consistency and repeatability. We won’t waste a single day, we work hard from morning to evening. The players and the team are developing. When will Legia be launched? This is a living organism.
Duet Kapuadi – Pankov
I don’t believe in such a thing as a perfect eleven. Now if I say that this is the perfect pair of stoppers, what will I say to Ziółkowski, “Jędza” or Augustyniak? The last two matches of Pankov and Kapuadi were at a high level, ok. However, the rest are players I can also count on and they will do well as well. These players are ready. Besides, “Jędza” and “August” entered the second half and performed their tasks.
This does not change the fact that the Kapuadi – Pankov duo can skillfully play not only in defense, but also in passing the ball. They have made huge developments in this element recently.
O Oyedele i Nsame
Recently, I said after the match against Górnik that we are dealing with a player who will end up in the national team. I didn’t know it would happen two days later. His quality on the ball, his personality, his choices on when to change center. It’s no coincidence that Bruno Fernandes said he was shocked that Manchester United were giving him away. He has physical maturity and motor skills. He uses his body at a high level. He gives a great physical presence in the middle of the pitch, which is important in today’s football. However, his performance is the result of his surroundings and players who trust him and allow him to develop. We can have a lot of joy from it as Polish football.
I don’t speak negatively about our players. Everything I say is in briefings or in private. There are certain rules in this team that I demand. That’s what I was referring to. Many coaches write players off, but I’m not like that. I try to maximize my potential. To do this, you have to be fair. I work from morning to night, analyze statistics, talk to players… And then, when building a team, you have to be consistent when it comes to the rules. Recently he was out of the squad like Marc Gual, but today he came on and both helped on the pitch.
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