The former Pescara head coach has denied any allegations that his players are getting exhausted by the training regiment he has implemented during the pre-season.
The Czech international took over the reins of AS Roma from Luis Enrique, after the Giallorossi had an inconsistent season in the Serie A. Enrique’s philosophy was taking quite a lot of time, and the fans and the Wolves' management
lost their patience, leading to his exit from the capital outfit.
Roma have their training camp in Riscone, and Zeman has kept them busy through his tough and gruelling training regimen. The Prague-born tactician has been keen to instil a radical change in the dietary and training routines. He
has banned the consumption of coffee and cakes for players and propagated the use of vegetables and potatoes.
Zeman denied that the change he brought in the usual http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 plans has led to over exertion of players. He went on to state that the players have had a change in their dietary and training routines, but it is necessary for the upcoming
season. The Czech tactician was quoted to have said:
“You say we are training hard, but for me that is nonsense. To me, they are long strolls in the woods. Preparation is essential, it is the basis on which to build a season. We are here to work in ritiro, to prepare for the season,
it’s normal to get tired.”
Zeman has coached Roma before, but that was 13 years ago, and upon his return he is using his enhanced knowledge to prepare the team for a long season in the Serie A. The 65-year-old went on to state that the new routine was tough
for some and not so tough on others, but he also went on to remark that the players will adapt to the change.
He mentioned that some players were a bit overweight and his aim was to make the squad leaner and fitter for the coming season. The former Delfini boss was quoted to have said:
“If we had gone to a village in the south of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 then it would have been different. For now, with the team we are not talking about football, we are working only on the physical aspect, because some players are a bit ‘heavy’.”
Zeman helped Pescara secure promotion into Serie A, with an attractive style of play, which he would be hoping to replicate with the Giallorossi.
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