New Juventus vice-President Pavel Nedved says he’s ‘not rushing into coaching’ and that he feels more stress off the pitch.
The former Czech Republic international made 247 appearances for the Bianconeri as a player and has stayed with the club in a backroom capacity ever since.
On Friday, he was appointed as the club’s vice-President and he spoke in length to Forbes magazine about his experiences with the club.
New Juventus vice-President Pavel Nedved says he’s ‘not rushing into coaching’ and that he feels more stress off the pitch.
The former Czech Republic international made 247 appearances for the Bianconeri as a player and has stayed with the club in a backroom capacity ever since.
On Friday, he was appointed as the club’s vice-President and he spoke in length to Forbes magazine about his experiences with the club.
“Here in Italy everyone is so emotive during matches,” Nedved explained.
“Juventus is in my heart. I have got to know the club as a player and as a board member so I live and breathe the club.
“I was very emotive as a player so I carried it with me to the stands as well. It’s very hard to hold back.
“Since I’m not a player anymore, I’d say it’s getting even worse. I’m very often feeling stressed because I can’t help our guys. I have to get used to it but it’s very hard. I know what should be done on the pitch but I can’t change it.
“For example the Champions League final this year was horrible. In 2003 we were in the final as well but I couldn’t play. This year it all came back to me. I was sitting in the stands and couldn’t do anything.
“Again. I guess it’s destiny but I would like to win it someday so I can rest in peace. I think it was the worst moment of my career. I was at my best, I knew I would help the team, but I couldn’t. Now I’m somewhere else and my role is different, though.
“I’m not really rushing myself into coaching. I know what it takes and coaching these days isn’t something you do for fun.
“You have to be ready in all aspects, just tactics isn’t enough, you have to be a good psychologist as well. I don’t know if the bench would be the right place for me. I like doing what I do. I have found myself in my role.
“I said yes (to this role) because of Agnelli. They wanted me in the management right after I retired but I said yes only when I found out that there is another Agnelli on the board.
“Because Juventus and the Agnelli family have been together for more than 90 years. I knew it would work and I was right. We’ve won four league titles in five years and reached the Champions League final. That’s not bad.”