RECOBA's press conference.

15-02-2002:

After the lately results, Inter must win in Verona.
Yes. It's normal after three matches in which we haven't played well. Roma-Juventus draw was good for us but they won't give us more opportunities to mistake. One more defeat and we may be too far from the leadership. We need the victory and those black and blue who will be playing must be convinced.

Will it be an important encounter?
Yes, if we want to continue on the top of the classification.

We are missing your goals.
I haven't played that much due to the disqualification, my injuries. We must help our forwards to score, and on Sunday I'll have the chance to do it.

Playing long the wing you hardly may have the possibility to score.
Could you play again as a forward, maybe helping Vieri ?
I don't know. I'm currently thinking about my personal improvements, match after match. Last Sunday I wasn't a hundred per cent, but I played better than other days. I need some time to get used again.

Verona's match will be very important. Are you feeling the pressure?
Yes ,a litle bit. The black and blue are nervious. But it's always positive: we are training very hard. Despite the fact our lately results haven't been good, I beileve we could win the scudetto.

How are you feeling?
I'm okay and improving day after day.

Without taking into account the disqualification and injuries, are you mad to yourself?
No, not right now but last year; this year I'm calm, I know I'm doing the right things. I want to work hard and become important for the squad.

Do you think about the squad before than yourself?
It could be. I've always tried to do it. Sometimes I haven't been able. In Bergamo, I assisted Vieri who ,afterwards, scored. And I was congratulated for it. If I help my colleagues without scoring, it's okay because my work is recognized.

Your sentence: 'I still don't feel important' could be analized in the future.
Each of us must work hard. A player can't become important if he doesn't deserve it. I know I can help the team. If you ask Vieri if he feels important, he answers no. Maybe Maradona thought the same way. It's needed to feel important for the others. Then it's needed to score more goals. But if we win, I don't really care about all of these.

What do you think about Ronaldo 's recovery programme?
If I were injured, I'd like to go to the beach to recover. Currently he is not a regular player. Few players who have had his problems, are able to play as he does. He has been injured really bad, but he has showed to be very strong and patient. I know he is in Brazil, training and working hard. As far as he recovers, he can go to the Carnivals. I'd do the same If I were in Uruguay. Inter have got positive results without Vieri , Ronaldo and I.

Are you rushing your recovery time ?
No, I don't think so. On Sunday I was satisfied because I felt good. I must learn so many things still plus I need to play more matches.

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