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here's todays interview from gds translated by FedeNerazzurra
https://www.fedenerazzurra.net/news...e-goes-mourinho-itll-be-good-to-see-him-again
So Eriksen, how are you doing as Italian champion?
“Before arriving at Inter, it was difficult to win. Now, I am experiencing the best moment of my career.”
Can we consider this your personal revenge?
“I have no revenge against anyone. I only play football: sometimes it is positive, others it is not. This sport changes quickly, practically every week. Six months ago I was going through a certain situation, now that we have won a trophy I can only say that I am very happy to be here at Inter.”
As soon as you arrived you said to us (Gazzetta dello Sport) that “I want to stop Juve’s domination.” That’s now done. Now do you foresee opening a new cycle?
“This Scudetto was difficult to achieve but we clinched it with four matches to play: this is a good starting point. Now we can continue and build a new cycle. Winning nine straight titles will be difficult but we will try to build something beautiful. Let’s see what happens.”
In order for Inter to do so, how important is it for Conte to stay?
“Conte is extremely important for all, also for the way that we play. We follow his instruction to the letter and it shows on the pitch. We are all happy to have won with him. But his stay is not my decision: it depends on him and the club.”
What was the real secret of success this season?
“The team itself. We all contributed in different ways but it was towards a common goal. Our defense closed down everything; Lukaku and Lautaro made the difference up front; the midfield was able to cover, build up and counter. It’s hard for everyone to play against us, this season has truly been a great team performance.”
Conte always repeats that “we understand Christian and he understands us…” Understanding what Christian?
“I came with an open mind to learn. What I didn’t understand at first was that I always had to follow Conte’s system. That I had to perform and remember all the plays that he had prepared for the team. Previously, I was more used to intuition, I was free to make my own decisions in a split second based on what I saw. With Conte, there is always a general plan that we need to follow. You have to prepare well, always know where your teammates are and where they can move to. I had to learn all of this and adapted to a different pace. Then in January, we talked to each other and I started playing more and I finally showed that I was capable of doing.”
Do you think you’re a better player now than when you arrived?
“No, I liked how I played before and I like how I play now. Not everything was changed in a few months. I just do different things and I have a trophy in my curriculum: maybe that’s why people consider me as a better player.”
Let’s go back to autumn when you only came on the pitch to play for a few minutes. Was there an explanation given to you for those substitutions?
“I talked to the coach about it and I knew then that he was making the best decisions for the team at that moments. If he played me so little then it was because he evidently thought that I could be useful to him and the team in those minutes. There was nothing personal. I would have loved to play more, it was clear then but I have always respected his decisions. I knew that the opportunity would come and that I would have to take advantage of it. And so I did.”
Was the free-kick against Milan the real turning point?
“Only from outside perception. The Milan goal may have changed the ways people looked at me, but not what from within the club. The situation changed when I was able to play more consistently and gained the trust of my teammates and coach.”
On Valentine’s Day, on your birthday, you started against Lazio and basically never left the starting lineup again… Was it good karma for you?
“I believe in karma, but on February 14th, I would have preferred to have a day off. All joking aside, every game that I played to my level can be considered a boost to my season.”
How close were you to leaving Inter? And now do you see himself at Inter for a long time?
“Six months ago I was considered out, it was true. But now everything has changed. Nobody can predict the future but I am happy to stay here and to have a Scudetto on my chest.”
Conte took a title away from you when he was at Chelsea and now gave you one in Milan. Is he really a special coach?
“Yes, look at his resume. Wherever he goes, he wins and that is very impressive. I imagined his winning grit before and when I signed with Inter and then I saw him with my own eyes, talking to him, and seeing him work every day. I am happy to have him as coach. We have a professional relationship: I know that he wants the best from me, he often repeats to me that and I give him my best.”
You will see Mourinho again in Italy. What do you think? How is he different from Conte?
“I was with Mou for a few months at Tottenham. His return is good for Serie A as it does help the whole system. I cannot make comparisons with Conte who I have known for much longer. They are two great personalities and it will be a great challenge.”
You challenged Lukaku in England. Is he a different player now?
“I had no doubt about him even in the Premier League, but in our system, I consider him the best striker there is. He is impressive but now he has become even more dominant than before. Better to have him as a teammate than an opponent…”
Why so many important players in England went against the Super League and none in Italy?
“It’s a project that no player knew anything about and that was done in two days, so it’s hard to get an idea. As a footballer you have to respect the club you are in, and the club in turn has to respect the fans and all people involved. We simply had nothing to say because it was a decision of the club and ownership. I don’t know about the future but at the moment that project is not on the table.”
How are your Italian lessons going?
“Swear words are easiest to learn but I am always learning new words. If you talk to me slowly, I can begin to slowly communicate back. Of course, I am not able to watch an Italian movie yet but watch a lot of TV shows for children and football.”
A Dane is passionate about Lego: are you making any at the moment?
“I’d like to make one in the shape of the Scudetto. When I was little, I used to make a lot of them, like all the children in my country. Then with the lockdown, I got bored at home and started again. Now I make them with my children even if it is not easy to finish them.”
What do you remember of those holidays as a child on the Jesolo coast?
“I was going camping in Cavallino, we were leaving Denmark in a camper. I must have gone 14 or 15 times and in those days Milan or Juventus always won Serie A. Now it would be nice to go back with the Scudetto.”
To close, do you know Hamlet, the Danish prince that was in search of himself?
“Yes, but no comparison here. I know who I am. I am an Inter player. I am Christian Eriksen and that’s enough for me.”
https://www.fedenerazzurra.net/news...e-goes-mourinho-itll-be-good-to-see-him-again
So Eriksen, how are you doing as Italian champion?
“Before arriving at Inter, it was difficult to win. Now, I am experiencing the best moment of my career.”
Can we consider this your personal revenge?
“I have no revenge against anyone. I only play football: sometimes it is positive, others it is not. This sport changes quickly, practically every week. Six months ago I was going through a certain situation, now that we have won a trophy I can only say that I am very happy to be here at Inter.”
As soon as you arrived you said to us (Gazzetta dello Sport) that “I want to stop Juve’s domination.” That’s now done. Now do you foresee opening a new cycle?
“This Scudetto was difficult to achieve but we clinched it with four matches to play: this is a good starting point. Now we can continue and build a new cycle. Winning nine straight titles will be difficult but we will try to build something beautiful. Let’s see what happens.”
In order for Inter to do so, how important is it for Conte to stay?
“Conte is extremely important for all, also for the way that we play. We follow his instruction to the letter and it shows on the pitch. We are all happy to have won with him. But his stay is not my decision: it depends on him and the club.”
What was the real secret of success this season?
“The team itself. We all contributed in different ways but it was towards a common goal. Our defense closed down everything; Lukaku and Lautaro made the difference up front; the midfield was able to cover, build up and counter. It’s hard for everyone to play against us, this season has truly been a great team performance.”
Conte always repeats that “we understand Christian and he understands us…” Understanding what Christian?
“I came with an open mind to learn. What I didn’t understand at first was that I always had to follow Conte’s system. That I had to perform and remember all the plays that he had prepared for the team. Previously, I was more used to intuition, I was free to make my own decisions in a split second based on what I saw. With Conte, there is always a general plan that we need to follow. You have to prepare well, always know where your teammates are and where they can move to. I had to learn all of this and adapted to a different pace. Then in January, we talked to each other and I started playing more and I finally showed that I was capable of doing.”
Do you think you’re a better player now than when you arrived?
“No, I liked how I played before and I like how I play now. Not everything was changed in a few months. I just do different things and I have a trophy in my curriculum: maybe that’s why people consider me as a better player.”
Let’s go back to autumn when you only came on the pitch to play for a few minutes. Was there an explanation given to you for those substitutions?
“I talked to the coach about it and I knew then that he was making the best decisions for the team at that moments. If he played me so little then it was because he evidently thought that I could be useful to him and the team in those minutes. There was nothing personal. I would have loved to play more, it was clear then but I have always respected his decisions. I knew that the opportunity would come and that I would have to take advantage of it. And so I did.”
Was the free-kick against Milan the real turning point?
“Only from outside perception. The Milan goal may have changed the ways people looked at me, but not what from within the club. The situation changed when I was able to play more consistently and gained the trust of my teammates and coach.”
On Valentine’s Day, on your birthday, you started against Lazio and basically never left the starting lineup again… Was it good karma for you?
“I believe in karma, but on February 14th, I would have preferred to have a day off. All joking aside, every game that I played to my level can be considered a boost to my season.”
How close were you to leaving Inter? And now do you see himself at Inter for a long time?
“Six months ago I was considered out, it was true. But now everything has changed. Nobody can predict the future but I am happy to stay here and to have a Scudetto on my chest.”
Conte took a title away from you when he was at Chelsea and now gave you one in Milan. Is he really a special coach?
“Yes, look at his resume. Wherever he goes, he wins and that is very impressive. I imagined his winning grit before and when I signed with Inter and then I saw him with my own eyes, talking to him, and seeing him work every day. I am happy to have him as coach. We have a professional relationship: I know that he wants the best from me, he often repeats to me that and I give him my best.”
You will see Mourinho again in Italy. What do you think? How is he different from Conte?
“I was with Mou for a few months at Tottenham. His return is good for Serie A as it does help the whole system. I cannot make comparisons with Conte who I have known for much longer. They are two great personalities and it will be a great challenge.”
You challenged Lukaku in England. Is he a different player now?
“I had no doubt about him even in the Premier League, but in our system, I consider him the best striker there is. He is impressive but now he has become even more dominant than before. Better to have him as a teammate than an opponent…”
Why so many important players in England went against the Super League and none in Italy?
“It’s a project that no player knew anything about and that was done in two days, so it’s hard to get an idea. As a footballer you have to respect the club you are in, and the club in turn has to respect the fans and all people involved. We simply had nothing to say because it was a decision of the club and ownership. I don’t know about the future but at the moment that project is not on the table.”
How are your Italian lessons going?
“Swear words are easiest to learn but I am always learning new words. If you talk to me slowly, I can begin to slowly communicate back. Of course, I am not able to watch an Italian movie yet but watch a lot of TV shows for children and football.”
A Dane is passionate about Lego: are you making any at the moment?
“I’d like to make one in the shape of the Scudetto. When I was little, I used to make a lot of them, like all the children in my country. Then with the lockdown, I got bored at home and started again. Now I make them with my children even if it is not easy to finish them.”
What do you remember of those holidays as a child on the Jesolo coast?
“I was going camping in Cavallino, we were leaving Denmark in a camper. I must have gone 14 or 15 times and in those days Milan or Juventus always won Serie A. Now it would be nice to go back with the Scudetto.”
To close, do you know Hamlet, the Danish prince that was in search of himself?
“Yes, but no comparison here. I know who I am. I am an Inter player. I am Christian Eriksen and that’s enough for me.”