Before the trip to Rennes, the traditional pre-match press conference at the RLD center was organized this Friday. Coach Roberto De Zerbi was asked about the transfer window which has only just begun
Roberto DeZerbi initially underlined his satisfaction at seeing the arrival of the Italian-Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe Ramos: “Luiz Felipe?” A strong, young player… It takes time, you have to give him time, without forcing too much. He arrives here with great enthusiasm. He can play in several positions, the place of Balerdi, Kondogbia (Cornelius and Brassier), but also on the right in place of Murillo and Meité. He has good qualities, he is not a midfielder. »
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Felipe? It takes time, you have to give it time, without forcing too much
The Italian coach then spoke about the rest of the winter transfer window. He does not want to hear about the departure of one of his executives, but on the other hand he is not opposed to transfers of players who play less on condition of recruiting better elements in the same position. By Zerbi believes, however, that this is not necessarily the right time: “I still have a headache, it doesn’t change anything. The fact that the transfer window is open does not affect me. We must strengthen the team, not weaken it. Important players like Rongier or others must not leave. Sometimes, to strengthen yourself you also have to sell. This may allow us to purchase more functional players for our system. But now is not the time. »
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