Re: MB'S PREMIER LEAGUE PRESS CONFERENCES
Posted: 10 Sep 2020, 12:43
Long wait - sum up emotions? Special to play Liverpool?
It’s a very special game. Full of different scenarios to last season.
Update on your contract situation
I will be working the next season at Leeds United.
Phillips with England - did he give you his shirt?
I was very happy he was able to make his debut so quickly with England.
New signings - what can you tell us? Happy with squad?
Two players who have the correct level to play in the PL. If there’s going to be any new signings we will let you know in due time.
What emotions will you feel going out as a PL manager?
The club, the fans, the players, they all deserve to be playing in the Premier League.
What threats do Liverpool pose?
A just champion with a consistent style of play. Without a doubt one of the best teams in the world.
Aims for this season?
It’s very difficult to predict results.
Team news - injuries?
All the players are available to play.
Forshaw?
Adam Forshaw is out. He’s a separate case.
Rodrigo and Koch up to fitness required?
They are in very good physical condition.
Details you still need to sort on your contract?
Everything has been sorted and it’s definite I will be here next season.
Changes to your coaching staff?
No, only Corberan.
The biggest test of your ability the PL?
It’s the best league in the world and it requires you to be at the highest level.
The biggest test of your ability the PL?
It’s the best league in the world and it requires you to be at the highest level.
Why Rodrigo? What do you like about him?
He’s a very known player, he has extensive track record. He’s also a starter for an important nation in Europe. That defines him as a player.
How to fill White gap?
The spot on the right of defence in the back four does not require adaptation.
What weaknesses do Liverpool have? Anything you feel you can exploit from your analysis?
I reiterate that they are one of the best teams in the world. They have a defined system with very good players.
Are Leeds' young players such as Davis, McCalmont, etc best served with loan moves away?
That’s not a decision that we’ve taken at the moment.
How difficult will it be to bridge the gap?
It’s difficult to assimilate how they are going to adjust to the PRemier LEague. We prepared for this, but we need to show it on the pitch.
Does it say a lot about your confidence in the players you are keeping them?
They have been forming a group for some time and they have maintained the players they feel can play at a higher level.
Change your tactics for PL?
To begin with we will try to play the same way.
Klopp - manager you look up to?
With the work Klopp has done everywhere, that has given him the chance to shine everywhere. Anything I added would be repeating the praise he has already rightly received.
Heavy metal football they play - are you a fan?
I have not got much culture in music so I wouldn’t know.
Pleased to change people's perceptions of Leeds?
I didn’t know what people thought of Leeds prior and I don’t know now.
Premier League
I am very happy to compete in a league of such stature.
Short period between seasons helpful?
It’s very difficult to predict what’s going to happen when there is a change in league and change in quality.
How important the players stick to the way they play when the going gets tough?
One of the difficulties we will face this season and we have to show we can continue to play the way we want.
What is success this season?
I don’t like to predict so far into the future.
Ever any doubts he would not sign that new contract?
Like in every negotiation, nothing is done until it’s done.
Any time for holidays?
I haven’t had any free time for a holiday.
What does Anfield mean to you?
We are going to play at Anfield, but it is only Anfield if it is full.
How much progress has been made these past two seasons?
I don’t share the opinion I have changed the structure of the team. When I arrived they had the necessary structure to work at a high level. This is in reference to logistics, the academy, health and institution. Maintenance of the institution. All the areas at the club were running how they should.
Where is last year's title ranked in his achievements?
It’s very difficult to evaluate as I haven’t won loads and when I did it was a long time ago.
Why has it taken so long to sort the contract?
There is nothing of importance. I have worked at 100 per cent since the celebrations finished.
Nervous before first game of the season?
I always get nervous prior to playing. I worry when I am not scared or nervous.
It’s a very special game. Full of different scenarios to last season.
Update on your contract situation
I will be working the next season at Leeds United.
Phillips with England - did he give you his shirt?
I was very happy he was able to make his debut so quickly with England.
New signings - what can you tell us? Happy with squad?
Two players who have the correct level to play in the PL. If there’s going to be any new signings we will let you know in due time.
What emotions will you feel going out as a PL manager?
The club, the fans, the players, they all deserve to be playing in the Premier League.
What threats do Liverpool pose?
A just champion with a consistent style of play. Without a doubt one of the best teams in the world.
Aims for this season?
It’s very difficult to predict results.
Team news - injuries?
All the players are available to play.
Forshaw?
Adam Forshaw is out. He’s a separate case.
Rodrigo and Koch up to fitness required?
They are in very good physical condition.
Details you still need to sort on your contract?
Everything has been sorted and it’s definite I will be here next season.
Changes to your coaching staff?
No, only Corberan.
The biggest test of your ability the PL?
It’s the best league in the world and it requires you to be at the highest level.
The biggest test of your ability the PL?
It’s the best league in the world and it requires you to be at the highest level.
Why Rodrigo? What do you like about him?
He’s a very known player, he has extensive track record. He’s also a starter for an important nation in Europe. That defines him as a player.
How to fill White gap?
The spot on the right of defence in the back four does not require adaptation.
What weaknesses do Liverpool have? Anything you feel you can exploit from your analysis?
I reiterate that they are one of the best teams in the world. They have a defined system with very good players.
Are Leeds' young players such as Davis, McCalmont, etc best served with loan moves away?
That’s not a decision that we’ve taken at the moment.
How difficult will it be to bridge the gap?
It’s difficult to assimilate how they are going to adjust to the PRemier LEague. We prepared for this, but we need to show it on the pitch.
Does it say a lot about your confidence in the players you are keeping them?
They have been forming a group for some time and they have maintained the players they feel can play at a higher level.
Change your tactics for PL?
To begin with we will try to play the same way.
Klopp - manager you look up to?
With the work Klopp has done everywhere, that has given him the chance to shine everywhere. Anything I added would be repeating the praise he has already rightly received.
Heavy metal football they play - are you a fan?
I have not got much culture in music so I wouldn’t know.
Pleased to change people's perceptions of Leeds?
I didn’t know what people thought of Leeds prior and I don’t know now.
Premier League
I am very happy to compete in a league of such stature.
Short period between seasons helpful?
It’s very difficult to predict what’s going to happen when there is a change in league and change in quality.
How important the players stick to the way they play when the going gets tough?
One of the difficulties we will face this season and we have to show we can continue to play the way we want.
What is success this season?
I don’t like to predict so far into the future.
Ever any doubts he would not sign that new contract?
Like in every negotiation, nothing is done until it’s done.
Any time for holidays?
I haven’t had any free time for a holiday.
What does Anfield mean to you?
We are going to play at Anfield, but it is only Anfield if it is full.
How much progress has been made these past two seasons?
I don’t share the opinion I have changed the structure of the team. When I arrived they had the necessary structure to work at a high level. This is in reference to logistics, the academy, health and institution. Maintenance of the institution. All the areas at the club were running how they should.
Where is last year's title ranked in his achievements?
It’s very difficult to evaluate as I haven’t won loads and when I did it was a long time ago.
Why has it taken so long to sort the contract?
There is nothing of importance. I have worked at 100 per cent since the celebrations finished.
Nervous before first game of the season?
I always get nervous prior to playing. I worry when I am not scared or nervous.