Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capellois an Italian manager and a former professional footballer who was most recently the head coach of the Russia national team...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth18 June 1946
players step
When my players step on the pitch, they try not to underestimate their rivals,
against air both fast good leave players teams
Both players are strong, tall, fast and good in the air and they can both do well even against teams that don't leave much space.
aggressive game glad half hugely improved knew match pace passing performed picked players slow
Parma were too aggressive in the first half, ... I knew that they would not be able to keep that pace all match long. We performed really well after the break. I picked up the right players and I am glad about the result. We were slow in the first half but we hugely improved our passing game in the second.
accept decisions fortune good players
I have the fortune to have players who accept my decisions because they know they are working for the good of the team.
best face players series start title tough
It will be important to rotate players and start those in best form. We are going to face a series of tough matches. But it will be the same for our title rivals.
history hope players return
It won't really be a friendly, considering the history and the rivalry. I hope my players return healthy.
closing dangerous fighting form good hope liked means played players qualify result spirit
Roma played very dangerous counterattacks. It's in good form right now. I liked the fighting spirit of my players in the closing minutes. The result means that we still can hope to qualify (for the semifinals).
factor game immediate impact manages players time
Del Piero manages to have an immediate impact in the game when he comes on as a substitute. He doesn't need time to become an important factor in the game. There are not many players around who can do that so effectively.
gained lucky milan point thus travel
We gained one point over Inter, thus we are happy. We were lucky today, and overjoyed as we travel to Milan with a nine-point lead.
decisions motivate pull strings
You have to pull the right strings to motivate players. There are no untouchables. I tell the guys, 'Accept my decisions and everyone will get their chance.
against great lose squad
You can lose against a great squad like Bayern,
avoid best considered finish impose simply start surprises teams
We simply try to impose our own play from start to finish and this is the best way to avoid any surprises from the teams considered minnows.
despite ready red
We showed we are ready to advance, despite the red card.
high plays skill team
Bremen is a team that plays with a very high skill level.