INTERVIEW - Alessandro Costacurta: AC Milan Number One, Inter No Longer
Alessandro Costacurta charity match AC Milan discuss Glorie, an impression about Indonesia, and the ambitions of the Rossoneri this season.
Friday (2 / 9) a quiet afternoon on the beach of Nusa Dua, Bali, when Alessandro Costacurta had just finished his lunch at The Westin Resort. Billy, familiar greeting, present in Indonesia with a team AC Milan Glorie to undergo a charity match against the Indonesian All Star Legend donate funds for the purpose of disaster management.
Costacurta this first visit to Indonesia and he really seemed to enjoy holiday in Bali. There is the impression Costacurta away from the pursuit of fans and media during a press conference held the morning. A few hours earlier, the resort atmosphere is more frenzied because Glorie Milan held a press conference before the game's official charity. If Franco Baresi and Daniele Massaro should rush to fill the agenda and serve requests for pictures with fans, Billy away and "escape" to the beach. It appears he enjoys leisure time with his colleagues soaking up the sun and then playing volleyball. Costacurta is part of the legend of "The Dream Team" Milan Arrigo Sacchi who trained the late 1980s and early 1990s. Together Baresi, he formed a formidable duo doorstop is not only for Milan, but also the Italian national team. Costacurta appeared 458 times for the Rossoneri and scored three goals for 21 years since he entered. After hanging up his boots, Costacurta dwell on the bench coaching with the accompanying Carlo Ancelotti as an assistant in the 2007/08 season. The next season, a career as an interpreter to handle the tactics lived Mantova although only lasted one season. "I won a lot of finals, but I also lost a few finals," he said trap behind a career as a player with one short sentence. Together with Milan, Costacurta won many titles, such as Serie A, Champions League and Toyota Cup. But Billy also lost the chance to appear in the final of the Champions League final of 1994 and 1994 World Cup with the Italian national team because of the sanctions card accumulation. When GOAL.com Indonesia had the opportunity to see him, the impression Costacurta who shy away from the spotlight suddenly melt. Billy was a figure-friendly. Eagerly he was 45 years expressing opinions about his beloved club, Milan. Charity Match Milan versus Indonesian Glorie All Star Legend will be held at the Bung Karno Senayan Stadium, Sunday evening.
GOAL.com: How do you think about Indonesia?
Costacurta : I am happy to be here. This is the first time I came to Indonesia. I am pleased to do charity because it means following the steps my wife who had already been active in AIDS prevention activities. More delighted because it can together with teammates, we were happy to play together.
GOAL.com: Glorie Milan fans greeted warmly at the airport and a press conference this morning, how do you think about them?
Costacurta: Kudos to the fans Indonesia They have respect in comparison with Europe because the fans there tend to be quasi-familiar and like to ask all sorts. Daniele Massaro had told him about the magnitude of greeting fans when he visited here last May and it was true.
GOAL.com: Now about Milan, how the opportunities this season after winning the scudetto last season?
Costacurta: Milan got the best team in Italy at this time, we have good chance to retain the title championship. Last season the midfield teams are not so good, but we were able to fix it on the transfer market by bringing in players such as Alberto Aquilani and Antonio Nocerino. I think Adriano Galliani and Massimiliano Allegri has done a good job this summer. Targets European Milan this season. From what I heard, we want to at least reach the semi-finals. Lottery against Barcelona's tough because they are the best team in the world today. However, I consider it a pretty good draw as we face them in the group stage, rather than in the last autumn. All can still happen. See when Inter won the Champions League and they also deal with Barcelona in the group stage. Then met again in the semi-finals and eventually won. I think Milan still have an opportunity equal with Barcelona. For the Champions League, be aware of the power of the British teams. Manchester United have a young team that has high morale. Not to mention Manchester City who are trained Roberto Mancini, although they should unite in one team's star players. For me, Mancini is one of the best coaches owned by Italy at the moment.
GOAL.com: Who rivals Milan this season, Inter?
Costacurta: Inter lose Samuel Eto'o and it's a big loss because he has the ability to score goals. Indeed they have Diego Forlan is clever, but Eto'o has an edge in scoring. That would be a great loss. Milan will be number one, Inter no longer.
GOAL.com: What about Juventus?
Costacurta: Juventus have Antonio Conte, he's a smart coach. Conte likes to play the four attackers at once, although it's not very acceptable in Italy. They also still have a Alessandro del Piero who had a dead ball ability and leadership. I think Juventus promising this season as they recruit Andrea Pirlo. Pirlo's presence will give them the leadership in the midfield and that's what they did not have last season. They also recruit Mirko Vucinic, a good attacker. Juventus could only look good with Conte this and they have a bright future until three the next four years.
GOAL.com: Roma?
Costacurta: Romans also still have to build a new team. Heavy duty still to be carried by Luis Enrique because on the one hand he must understand the role of Francesco Totti for the team and fans. Totti's presence in the team is still very meaningful for fans of Rome. Luckily they also retain players like Daniele de Rossi and recruit Miralem Pjanic.
GOAL.com: Who do you think the best coach ever deal with Milan? Costacurta: Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello's best teachers the best coaches. Sacchi good instructor and the players learned a lot from him. Sacchi method known as "automatismo". He said the scheme of the game should always be trained every day so that the players used to play it. However, there are times when he was too rigid and monotonous method. Capello more proficient in dealing with players. He could understand the situation of the player and make allowances. That's the difference, Sacchi good teachers and good coach Capello.
GOAL.com: How about Allegri?
Costacurta: Allegri more like Capello, he is keen to see the condition of his players. Players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, and Antonio Cassano need special handling. Allegri can handle players like them.
GOAL.com: Speaking of coaching, do you still want to train?
Costacurta: I am happy to train. It is now probably not the time to train in Italy because of all the clubs haunted by financial problems. Regardless, I still want to coach. I opened up the opportunity to train anywhere in this world. Although the decision also depends on my wife (laughs). Maybe I'll combine style with Capello coach Sacchi. I am happy to train, but I'm also excited to be playing with my colleagues in Milan Glorie.
GOAL.com: What does your coaching style, whether it is more like Sacchi or Capello?
Costacurta: I am glad to give instructions such as Sacchi and I want to understand the character of the player I like Capello. I will combine both methods.
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Miss you Billy.
