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Inside me there are two people. One is a very aggressive - I want to win; I won the Premier League, but now I want to win on Saturday. I want to win next season - and is never satisfied.
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My emotions are strong when I start the season.
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It's one thing trying it in training and another entirely on the pitch.
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I believe only in the mathematics.
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Rebuilding has always been one of my specialities from the time I started with young players at Cagliari.
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You use up a lot of mental energy in the Champions League.
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It was fantastic to win the title with Leicester.
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Am I too loyal to my players? I could be, could be.
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The battle is long, but that's football, sport.
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It is with passion that I love my job. But it is with character that I am able to keep looking forward. Not just beyond criticism or bad results, but also beyond the good moments, too. Everything has to be a balance.
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I'll admit I was curious about coaching a national team, but my experience with Greece was sufficient.
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What matters is getting the best out of the squad you have.
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We work so hard. Everyone does, but only one can win.
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I always want fighting spirit first.
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I have to thank Leicester City Football Club. The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever.
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You really can eat well in England - if you have the money.
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I remember when I was first time in Serie A, we were down the bottom, no one was speaking about Cagliari. And we were safe, one day before the final match. With Parma, we went down, but we were positive right to the end. There are the little details, but you have to continue.
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If I am angry, I am angry. If I am angry, then I have to be calm, and to be calm, I have to tell you to your face what I think about you. If we don't agree, then okay, 'Bye!' It's no problem.
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In my view, fitness training isn't that important in England, as they all train with such intensity anyway and have a competitive edge when just sprinting. The matches are all hard-fought, too.
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I don't like pasta.
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I think everyone is the perfect owner.
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When I played, I was an English-style centre-half. Always with my heart, always with my fighting spirit.
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When you play in the Champions League, you are switched on - very, very smart and focused on every situation.
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I never hitched my wagon to anyone, so what I achieved over the years was done with only my results on the field.