They said i couldn't play on the wing

04-02-2003:

Here's the text of an interview given by Nerazzurri striker Alvaro Recoba to Italian television network Mediaset:

Are you satisfied with the president's compliments about your current form?
Satisfied? Yes, of course. I just do my duty. They said I couldn't play on the wing and I feel I have proved the opposite. I just want to play and the coach will decide in which position.

Moratti said Giggs wasn't required because the Nerazzurri have Recoba for that position...
A lot of names are always linked to Inter. A new name is mentioned every day, so you just have to get used to it.

You said that after six years at Inter you were still considered the baby of the group. Is this still the case?
I don't think so. I've tried to win my place in the team without showing disrespect for anyone. I've worked hard in order to play and it's good that I'm spoken about when I'm not in the team. In previous years I didn't play and no-one said anything. They only noticed when I came onto the pitch.

What can Batistuta 's arrival give to this Inter side?
In the meantime he's substituting Crespo , who is a very important player for us. You'll see that he'll be a great help to us in winning something important.

Does Batistuta 's arrival take anything away from you?
I don't think so. It was already known he can't play in the cup. He'll play more in the championship.

Crespo is bending over backwards to make a quick recovery...
Yes, it's true. He's already running during training. Let's hope he recovers quickly because we need players like him.

Cuper has said he might even play with four strikers. Do you believe this?
No, it's like this. Each coach has his own way of playing. He uses the 4-4-2 and we'll have to adapt ourselves to playing in that way.

Can you predict who will finish first, second and third in the Serie A this season?
No. I just want the Scudetto, though it would be great if we also win the cup. After what happened last year there's little to say. We just have to play, respect and honour the shirt by trying to win at all costs.

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