13 June 2008

The announcement of Scolari as new Chelsea manager hasn't affected the Portugal team camp according to goalkeeper Ricardo. Today's press conference.

Today's Friday the 13th. Do you believe it brings bad luck? So far, Italy tied in the beginning of the 2nd half... Anyway, Today at the Portugal training camp. The usual press conference before the training session.
It was the turn of 2 defenders, Stuttgart Central defender, Fernando Meira and goalkeeper Ricardo.
It's their 2nd time at the press conference since the Portugal team arrived in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

You might have guessed. Questions on Scolari and Chelsea...

Some of what Ricardo said:
About the announcement that Scolari is the new Chelsea manager, affecting the team: "We're more focused than ever before to get the best result possible. Luiz Felipe Scolari will continue doing his job and we're going to do everything possible so his farewell will be the best. The manager lives in the present like us and will do everything he can so we can be proud.

About the timing of the announcement: "I don't have to think nothing of it. [positive or negative]. It's a normal thing, same for players and managers, that has nothing to do with 'timings.'"

About the next euro 2008 game against Switzerland this Sunday: "The players have to be prepared for everything. Scolari is the one in charge and knows the best decisions for each game."

Source: www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=791005&idCanal=1252
- What did you think of Ricardo's statements?