Frank Rijkaard
Frank Rijkaard
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard; born 30 September 1962) is a Dutch football manager and former player. Rijkaard has played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and Milan, and represented his national side 73 times, scoring 10 goals. In his coaching career, he has been at the helm of the Netherlands national team, Sparta Rotterdam, Barcelona, Galatasaray and the Saudi Arabia national team. Regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in footballing history, and as one of the best players of his generation,...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth30 September 1962
CityAmsterdam, Netherlands
(Milan) is a team with a lot of experience, a great system of play and a very strong defense. It will be very interesting to see how we react against an opponent of this nature.
I can't fault my players. They worked as hard as always. We created a lot of chances but we missed out on a victory because of the woodwork and goalkeeper Bonano, who did really well,
The defeat will wake us up and should act as a useful lesson that we can't relax.
It's a shame. I think the team looked good. We played very well but that's not enough if you don't win,
It's a shame, but I think we left a good image. We played well but, of course, it doesn't matter how well you play if you do not win,
They are both good with their heads and this is not worrying me,
It's a good first step on the way to qualification. But we can't rest on our laurels. Chelsea is too good a team for that.
It's true that we've lost two games recently, but we have to stay calm and get back on track.
It's the same with all games at this level. When you're 1-0 ahead there's no peace of mind. That's why we had to work and battle until the end.
It was a shame we couldn't score, but the team worked hard and played quite well. In the next game we're sure to score. Normally, a draw away from home is a good result.
It was a shame. Samuel is a human being and he felt bad on the field but I was pleased with the attitude of his teammates who told him to continue. It's a shame that things like this happen.
Although we are not happy with the draw, it is quite a good result for us. We remain on the right course and if we keep working hard we will improve. At this stage of the season the best is still to come.
I know Henrik Larsson personally and I have met him more than once because he played in Holland. He's a great professional and I think he is still in top shape.
I have to congratulate the players on getting this record. Now, we've got to stay on the same road.