THE Ivan Jovanovich is preparing to make his debut with National team against Finland and on Monday (02/09) he made statements regarding the new era in our representative group, referring among others to Fortouni-Kourbeli.
What he said in detail:
“It is not only Fortounis, but also Kourbelis. I spoke to these two guys, I understand his positions this summer, the scene around their transfer took a long time. I’m glad they’re both on the team.
As far as Fortounis is concerned, we have discussed this matter, it is up to him, he knows what I think about him and the National Team. I understand that now his priority was to find a team.
He knows my thoughts. And Kourbelis is in a similar position, I expected him to be in rhythm and in a group. I count both of them I hope they are on the next call with us.
My thoughts are optimistic, it’s a new challenge for me too. The national team failed to qualify for the Euros, despite the fact that they were close. She deserved to go to the Europeans based on her performance in the games before that. It’s a shame for the kids, because they put in a lot of effort. Now, for them too it will be a challenge for the World Cup. Several years have passed since Greek football was not represented at the level of national teams in a major competition. I look forward to working with them.
In football, the life in the teams and their existence, expresses a part of the society. The national team represents all Greeks. My job is, if I can take advantage of the part that characterizes the Greek footballer, to have a team image that will express us all. I hope I can make it. To be able to transfer it to the playing field, to try for this generation to have a presence in a major event.
I will be satisfied if we go to the World Cup.
After so many years here, I really feel a part of this society, I feel that it is an important part of my life. That’s why I’m happy to have taken over the all-Greek team.
I wish I could coach them every day. As a coach of the National team, you choose more than you coach. Essentially, the game goes to communication, through the National Team, to improve these children. And with my experience I know the longing and mood of the children for the National Team. Because they didn’t have the chance to play in the European, to have more motivation for the world. The Greek has the ego, faith and courage to succeed. This characterizes all Greek players, as long as I help them bring it out on the field.
In a few days we will try to create a playstyle that suits us. This is my main priority. It is a very big bet, we are at a good level of communication, we have no language problem. I want to really help, so that we can have a result, so that these children, whether they are playing here or abroad, can complete themselves with their presence in a big event. Thus, he remains in the estimation of all fans. The Greek loves football, we were left behind in terms of major competitions, I hope we can get back.”
Source: Sport Fm
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