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On Tuesday, the University of Bologna, together with Department of Science, hosted THIAGO MOTTA to talk about sports science in support of performance in high-level football.
Motta illustrated some interesting points on relationship with team and the game of football.
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DOES BOLOGNA PLAY POSITIONAL OR RELATIONAL FOOTBALL TODAY?
"A mixture of positional and relational football. The work is fundamental, that of the staff the same, because the decision are the result of a collegial process. Technique and physical matter so much, as does…
the mental aspect: with social media, today, footballers are under great pressure."
"I have a group that has a great predisposition to work and without the work nothing of what we are doing would be possible…
Today that I am coach I am even more satisfied than what I did as a player."
THEME FOR SUNDAY'S CHALLENGE AT ATALANTA?
"They are very strong and know how not to let you play. This is why the 'relational' phase will be very important, that is, the maximum participation of all my players on the field…
Because football is a collective sport, on the field you have to look at each other, talk to each other and move like a group. Even those who are far from the ball."
THE SECRETS?
"I am a father too and I know the problems of today's boys. I compare a lot with my collaborators and when there is a decision to be made I listen to everyone. Then there maybe day that I'm a little down and a word from my colleague helps…
It also applies to my players: relationships within the group are key."
THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNIQUE?
"I was born in Brazil and there the technique is fundamental. But technique today must be combined with physical part, without neglecting the mental aspect."

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