Exclusive
interview with Fransesco Coco
Thursday 24 January
2002 13:51 (BCN)
Italian Francesco
Coco was back in training on Wednesday after recovering from a bout of
chicken pox. He spoke to fcbarcelona.com this lunchtime about when he felt
he'd be back in the frame for a first team spot and about the situation
of the team in general.
fcbarcelona.com:
How do you feel?
Coco: A lot better
thanks. I was able to train yesterday, though I worked apart from my teammates.
Today I did the same as them and I have to say I really noticed it. I was
at home a week and I really felt rough for the first four days with a fever.
I still need a bit longer to get back to full fitness, but I can't wait
to play again."
fcbarcelona.com:
When do you think you'll get back into the first team?
Coco: All the squad
want to get into the team, especially since we're all hoping to get into
the World Cup in June, so, it's not easy to win a spot.
fcbarcelona.com:
Do you plan to stay here at Barca?
Coco: I've got a
six -year contract and I want to see it through. I'm very happy here and
I feel the people here really like me.
fcbarcelona.com:
What difference is there between the Spanish and Italian Leagues?
Coco: They're very
different.The football here is much more spectacular. It's a much more
tactical game with a lot more stress on the pressing game in Italy.
fcbarcelona.com:
How do you rate the team right now?
Coco: We're very
united. All the stuff that's come up this week is over and done with for
us. It's easy to put something behind you when you know it's all lies.
What we have to do now is concentrate on the Osasuna game. They're not
a big team, but they could cause us a lot of problems. We've really got
to be on our toes and play at our best. If we can get maximum points from
the remaining league games before the Roma game, that'll give us a great
boost.