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Vincenzo Montella presented as Sevilla’s new coach
Seville (Spain), Dec 30 (IANS) Vincenzo Montella of Italy was on Saturday presented as Sevilla’s new coach, succeeding Eduardo Berizzo, who was dismissed last week.
Montella signed an 18-month contract with Sevilla, which currently holds the fifth spot in La Liga’s standings, only one month after being fired as the coach of AC Milan, reports Efe.
“It’s a huge opportunity for me, it was an aim I had and I have achieved,” he said. “When I played here with Fiorentina I loved the stadium and the club. The spirit is beautiful for everyone who plays here,” Montella said at a press conference.
Montella was referring to the 2014-2015 UEFA Europe League semifinal match at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium, which he lost while coaching Fiorentina.
He said he was looking forward to the return of French midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who had missed Sevilla’s last seven matches over a disagreement with Berizzo.
During the press conference, attended by Sevilla’s president Jose Castro and sporting director Oscar Arias, Montella said he watched some of his new club’s matches and was looking forward to watching the latest games.
Montella stressed the importance of enthusiasm for Sevilla, as well as the will to impose their playing style.
He denied talking with Arias over potential signings, but said they addressed his ideas according to the current squad.
However, Montella said that they would sign a new player if needed.
He said he would have preferred to have more time before his first match as Sevilla’s coach, when they visit Cadiz on January 3 in the Copa del Rey round of 16.
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
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