Trappatoni - Calmness required
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Facing the nation's press after tonight's game, Giovanni Trappatoni felt a draw was a fair result but rued a lack of composure in front of goals that cost his side a crucial second goal that could have guaranteed a win.
Trappatoni admitted that Bulgaria were technically better in tonight's encounter and used their possession better, but rued misses by Aiden McGeady, Robbie Keane, and Kevin Doyle in the second half.
He reasoned that Bulgaria have different qualities to his side that forced his team into conceding possession, but that his team had the better of the chances. He dismissed the notion that he should play with only one striker on Wednesday, negating the midfield influence of the Italians. The manager will play to the sides' strengths always, which he sees as a powerful forward line and not a patient passing game.
Trappatoni admitted that Bulgaria were technically better in tonight's encounter and used their possession better, but rued misses by Aiden McGeady, Robbie Keane, and Kevin Doyle in the second half.
He reasoned that Bulgaria have different qualities to his side that forced his team into conceding possession, but that his team had the better of the chances. He dismissed the notion that he should play with only one striker on Wednesday, negating the midfield influence of the Italians. The manager will play to the sides' strengths always, which he sees as a powerful forward line and not a patient passing game.
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