MILAN - This morning, after the meeting in the centre of Milan with Walter Mazzarri, Marco Fassone and Piero Ausilio, president Erick Thohir answered questions from awaiting journalists:
President Thohir, what is the purpose of this meeting after another draw?
"Well, the meeting had actually already been planned. And we’ll have another one at the end of April and in the middle of May. That’s because I think it’s important to prepare for next season. The transfer window is pretty short with the World Cup and the U.S. tour. They’re the meetings we usually hold. Maybe it’s not so common in Italy, but for me it’s something normal."
Do you still have faith in Mazzarri?
"We don’t have any problems. Our professional relationship will continue next season, but it’s very important that we prepare for it. Of course we can recruit more players, but at the same time they’ll be players who share our vision. I think that’s important. And you guys already know some of the players we’re talking about [smiling]."
Did you dream about Milito’s penalty last night?
"Well, as I said a few weeks ago, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s the same regarding the penalty. As I always say, there’s a lot of drama in the Serie A and it’s a tough league. But I’m sure that if we work hard, focus and review a lot we’re going to get good results."
Yesterday Mazzarri said he doesn’t know what to come up with anymore. Is this something you discussed?
"I think a lot of exciting things will happen over the next six games. This morning we discussed the preparations for them, and we’ll see the results. They’re tough games: Parma, Lazio, Napoli, AC Milan. So there’s a lot of excitement in store."
"Yes, of course."
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