Totti: Mourinho is the best, taking Roma to two finals&&;It was a pity to lose the second time

Hupu reported on November 11 that Roma legendary star Totti was a guest on an interview show with Materazzi. He also talked about many topics. The following is the first part of the interview.

You could have won more honors in your career...

"People call us the 'eternal second place'. Sometimes we lose to Juventus, sometimes to Inter Milan, sometimes to AC Milan..."

Your wonderful spoon lob against Inter Milan is an eternal classic.

"I've scored five or six great lobs in my career, and that lob in front of Julio Cesar was a complete instinct. After a scramble in the midfield, I started dribbling towards Materazzi and he kept backing up. Then Mancini made a smart move to attract the defense. I pretended to shoot hard and then completed a lob. If I really wanted to shoot hard, Materazzi could "

Roma used to suffer at the San Siro Stadium...

"It lasted for 20 years (laughing), and it didn't change until the past five or six years. In the year when we won the championship, we only lost two games, both in Milan - 2-3 away against AC Milan and 0-2 against Inter Milan. "

Your cooperation with Cassano was perfect back then.

"We have different styles, but I am really happy to play with him. There is a complete understanding between us. He came to Rome because of me. I am the one who brought him into the industry. I taught him how to live in Rome. Antonio is a very outgoing person. He says whatever comes to his mind. The same is true for Batistuta and Sensi. He is too straightforward."

Are you a player who plays based on instinct?

"Instinct is very important. When I play in that position, instinct is everything for a player. When you are relaxed and careless, you can do different things. There are also some coaches who ask me to play according to their ideas. Zeman is the most prepared one. He always asks us to jump in and pass the ball into the penalty area. Zeman is one of the most critical people in my growth path. He has contributed a lot to my progress. On the physical level, he has also transformed me."

What about Mazzone?

"He gave me the right guidance and I was lucky enough to meet him at the right time, when I was 17. He took care of me in every way and for me he was perfect."

What do you think of Gasperini?

"He is a good coach and I hope he can continue along this path."

What do you think of Mourinho's time coaching Roma?

"Top, he is the best. During his two years in Rome, he led the team to two finals, winning once and losing once. The second loss was also a pity... It was he who allowed Roma to enter the European finals again after 30 years and win the trophy."

When will Roma's next Serie A championship come?

"In the year of the centenary celebrations..." (2027) Materazzi interjected: "When Totti returns to Trigoria."

What do you miss most?

"The locker room, the training camp, our silly time. Although we often complained about being bored during the training camp, looking back, those are days worth living again. Road trips and long-distance travel are the most unforgettable things. These technologies did not exist at that time..."

Dybala's skills are very good, but his body is a bit fragile. Fortunately, Sule is growing?

"Sule played very well, and I'm very happy because he deserves it. His mentality is very strong and he has that kind of ruthlessness. Now he is in good physical condition and can create great things with Dybala. It would be better if they could play a few more games together. They speak the same language, a bit like how Cassano and I felt back then."

Naples has won two Serie A championships in recent years. Why hasn't Roma been able to do it?

"The two cities are actually very similar. De Laurentiis did a great job. He hired a great coach who has a desire to win and always wins. Only when the puzzle pieces are put together can everything be successful. Conte is a coach who can do anything, just like Mourinho and Capello. When they arrive, they don't just bring the team, There is also a strong aura. Bringing in someone of this level shows that you want to win and don't want to waste time. This is a strong signal. It is normal to have ups and downs in a season, but when you have such a charismatic and capable coach, there are very few daily problems. These coaches have complete decision-making power within the team, and that is as it should be."