In the second round of the Premier League, Newcastle United will play away against Tottenham Hotspur. Ahead of the match, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou De Zerbi held a press conference to answer questions from the media. Below is the first half of the press conference.
Please share your thoughts on Tottenham's latest signing, Omar Marmush.
It's an excellent signing for us, an excellent player, another excellent player. Everyone here really likes him, and we hope he can show his best. I think he can give us more options in attack. We need attacking players who can score goals and also players who control the ball well. He's a very quick player with excellent qualities, and we're all very, very happy.
Do you think the transfer work is done? Or is it possible there could be another big signing before the deadline closes?
No, I think Savinho and Marmush are big signings. I don't know what names you'll use or how you'll call them, but they're definitely high-level players.
Obviously, Tuesday is the deadline. Do you expect more players to come in or leave? Will anyone depart?
Both arrivals and departures are possible. As I said last Tuesday, the transfer market is crazy. We have to be ready. If some players decide to leave or move to another club, we'll need to find replacement players or bring in other new players. I don't know—the current transfer market is different from before; it's too chaotic. You can't make sense of the transfer market.
Speaking about Newcastle:
Newcastle United sold many players, many good players, but they've also signed other very good young players. It's a young team with extremely fast and good players. However, we lost our first game to Brentford, and I think we must play better, much better. We need to compete differently, and without question, we need good results. Even if we bring in new players and face different circumstances, we can't make excuses. We're playing at home, we've trained well, in a harmonious atmosphere, and everyone is excited about the arrival of new players. It will be a difficult, tough game, but in the Premier League, there are never easy games.
We want to improve, but we don't have extra time to slowly adapt to winning games. In any case, we must win the game. Perhaps in terms of fitness, playing style, and quality of play, we're not fully ready to play at our best level, but in any case, the strength we have now is enough for us to win the game and play better, because playing better than we did against Brentford is a normal and necessary requirement.
One final question, still about Marmush. He can play all three attacking positions—how important is this versatility he brings? And since he's already proven himself in the Premier League, is it important for him to make an immediate impact? Or do you think he's another player who needs time to adapt?
Yes, I think he's performed very well. He's a very intelligent player who understands football like a coach. I hope he can be like a coach—perhaps not more or less—but he really understands football and has a very deep understanding of the game. He can play different positions on the field. In any case, we need him to show all his talents because our current squad lacks a player with his qualities, and he's the best fit for what we need.
You described the transfer window as crazy. Is it time to close the transfer window before the season starts?
It's a rule set by the football world, and we can only adapt to it. As I said, you can't change it; we have to understand it. Even if you can't fully understand it, you have to accept it. I think it's really crazy, but ultimately we're very satisfied with the transfer work we've done so far. We've signed very good players, including many young players like Matheus Fernandes and Savinho, who are very young. It's a great event for the club because the potential of these two players is outstanding. At the same time, we've also brought in experienced players like Tonali, Robertson, Senesi, and Van de Ven. They're all good people because I think at this stage, the atmosphere in the dressing room and the behavior of players are just as important as their technical abilities. I'm really very, very happy—the current transfer results have exceeded my expectations from when the transfer window first opened.
Last week you said you prefer to work with a smaller squad rather than a large one with many players. This summer you've brought in about seven or eight players, and although I know some have left, does this mean you might try to let more people leave before Tuesday's deadline to trim the squad to that "lean" state you mentioned?
No, listen to me. I've been very frank with every player, with everyone. If you communicate honestly with them from the very beginning, there will be no surprises. Players who wanted to leave have left. Perhaps we still have some players who want to leave—they're waiting for offers, and we're also waiting for offers. I think that being at Tottenham Hotspur, they should be proud and happy. It's a long season, but I think it will also be an exciting season because, after we survived last season, we're building a new project around new players. Without question, first and foremost we need fighting spirit. First is mentality, then technical ability and tactical organization. But I will definitely not ignore building that fighting spirit from the start.
One final follow-up question. For example, if I'm a player on your team and want to leave, but nobody wants to buy me. How difficult is it for you to manage such players throughout the season—those who wanted to leave but were forced to stay because nobody wanted them?
No, for me it's not difficult at all; it's not a problem at all. If you want to leave but can't find a suitable offer, that's your problem, not mine. I'll treat you with respect, I'll kiss and hug you, but ultimately you have to stay calm in the dressing room and not talk too much, because the rules were very clear before the season started and at the end of last season. It's really not my problem.
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