Fabio Cannavaro shared his thoughts on football and his meeting with the President
Fabio Cannavaro, head coach of the Uzbekistan national team, spoke about the details of his meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in an interview with the Central Sector project. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In a conversation with renowned journalist Davron Fayziyev, the Italian specialist emphasized that he fully supports the thoughts expressed by the head of state to the players and that these words are extremely important for the team's morale. According to Cannavaro, the communication with the President was very sincere and conducted in a friendly spirit.
He acknowledged the head of state's deep understanding of football and his clear and promising vision for the development of the sport. The coach did not hide that the President's knowledge of football amazed him during the conversation.
The Italian specialist also touched upon his childhood, the football atmosphere in the city of Naples, and how this sport was formed in Italy. He noted that in Italy, football is played not only in modern stadiums but also in the streets, on small village fields, and even around churches.
This situation has become a natural way of life in the country. Cannavaro linked the rapid development of football in Uzbekistan directly to the attention and care provided at the state level.
One of the most important parts of the conversation was dedicated to the psychological state of the players ahead of the World Cup. Cannavaro noted that when the President met with the members of the national team, he urged them to play with courage and without fear, without feeling any psychological pressure during the mundial.
The Italian coach highly praised this approach, as a player can only demonstrate their full skill on the field when they are free and confident.
The head coach has been consistently telling his pupils that they should enjoy the upcoming tournament. In his opinion, the World Cup is a great celebration for the people of Uzbekistan.
The national team is heading to this prestigious tournament not just as a participant, but to show its potential to the whole world. Since Uzbekistan is participating in such a major competition for the first time in its history, every member of the team must feel the responsibility, but this responsibility should not interfere with their game.
As a reminder, the Uzbekistan national team will play its first match at the World Cup against Colombia on June 18. After that, our representatives will face the national teams of Portugal and Congo.
According to One.uz, the team led by Cannavaro is currently undergoing serious preparations for these important matches. The coach's confidence and the support of the head of state will undoubtedly further increase the players' desire for victory.
