The Italian-born Spanish international believes http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 players will easily integrate to Tito Vilanova charge as there is little to separate him and departing Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola surprised the world of football with his decision to take a break from footballing affairs. His place in first team affairs will be taken by assistant Tito Vilanova, a move that shocked at first but was easily accepted.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-c34888 Alcantara shed his views on the managerial change at the Camp Nou and claimed that La Blaugrana hierarchy have taken the right decision to appoint Vilanova.
The son of Brazilian world cup winner believes that Barcelona will not have any problems in adapting to the managerial change and expects a seamless integration.
Alcantara stated that the players hold Vilanova in high regard and have a good experience of working under him, which should make matters easier for them.
Continuing on the subject, he revealed that behind the curtains Guardiola took the responsibility of catering to psychological problems of the players while Vilanova directed tactics, which is his reason for optimism.
"We will not have any problem to identify Tito as our coach," Thiago remarked. "We respect Guardiola's decision, but his exit is painful and hard because he means a lot to the club.”
"The good thing is that Tito is taking over. Although Pep was most of the time in charge of psychological matters, it was Tito who took care of tactics.”
"I am sure that we will see new things with him next season."
Continuing on the topic, Alcantara confided that he has been shocked by Puyol’s injury which has effectively ruled him out of the upcoming European championships.
The Barcelona captain is out of action for over six weeks after the recurrence of a knee injury and needs to be operated to fix the problem.
The highly rated midfielder claimed that his compatriot will do his best to get back to full fitness to make the Euro 2012 squad.
"It is a big loss for the Copa del Rey final and Euro 2012, I do not know if he will be available."
"No one wants to miss a Euro, much less someone like captain Puyol, who has tremendous determination.”
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