Devis Mangia opens up about Campobasso: 'I don't talk about goals' Focus on daily work.”

It officially began for Devis Mangia's era on Campobasso's bench as he attended the inaugural press conference and explained his reasons for taking the job. Including his team style and respect for his predecessors like Luciano Zauri. Mangia stated that the main reason for his decision was the people at the club: “The first thing I look at is the people. Here I felt accepted by the club president. From the director and from Nicola Cirincione, that is what made me choose to join this project.” He also praised the team's performance last season and praised Zauri's work with the staff and players. Ready to take on responsibilities to lead the team forward. When asked about his legacy after Campobasso finished fourth last season, Mangia admitted the team had good fundamentals. But he stressed that he doesn't want to talk about medium or long-term goals: "I'm not one to talk about goals. In my opinion, the goal is the first training session with the boys. And then the first match is next. I won't talk about long-term goals because that can become an excuse or a waste of energy. We have to focus on our day-to-day work and develop the team day-to-day.” The new coach also warned that this season could be a special one. Because it is possible that in the same group there will be three teams that have just been relegated from the upper tier. This will change the balance of the competition. So you have to be careful and start by improving one day at a time. As for tactics, Mangia says he won't stick to a fixed formula. Instead, it will develop a style of play based on the qualities of existing players: “History doesn't earn points. Performance on the field is what matters. I think it's important to have principles of play. But the job of the coach is to bring out the strengths of the players. I will start with the quality of the players and then develop playing ideas and strategies for each game.” He also spoke of his bond with the late Vincenzo Cosco, whom he knew from his UEFA coaching days, said he had fond memories of Campobasso from his childhood collecting stickers from the Serie B era, and discussed discussions with Cosco's family. Mangia admits that coming into a team with the same squad is an advantage, but it takes time to get to know each player. He wants the players to be part of setting the team's rules to ensure shared responsibility. And hopefully there will be many leaders in the field, not just one. After signing the contract, he also called the captain, his first direct contact with the players. On the issue of working with young players, Mangia emphasizes that he is not obsessed with age. But he chooses players based on their actual abilities: “I like good players. Never look at players from their year of birth. If a 2005 kid is good and deserves to play. He will play. If the 1998 players are better, he will play. It is important that the players are motivated and believe in the project.” Finally, he talked about the principles of team living. Both in terms of football and everyday life We hope that everyone will think in terms of "we" rather than "me" and put all their energy into benefiting the team's goals. Mangia also emphasized that tactical numbers like 4-4-2 have long been linked to him. It will no longer be definitive: “I don't look at numbers too much. But will look at the characteristics of the players. We will start from the work we did last season and continue to develop.” Regarding the conversation with president Rizzetta, Mangia said the conversation was more about work and direction than about numbers. And emphasize that what he can tell football fans is that it will work step by step. From the first practice session to the first match of the season. And it is important that the message written in the dressing room is not lost. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Serie C](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/lecco-valente-corteggiato-dai-campioni-di-svizzera-ma-ce-ottimismo-sulla-permanenza) 2. [Giacomo Venturi, penjaga gol baru Ravenna: tandatangan dijangka minggu depan](https://harimaugoal.com/ms/news/giacomo-venturi-penjaga-gol-baru-ravenna-tandatangan-dijangka-minggu-depan)