Zenit Coach Andre Villas Boas apologised after a row with the Torino team manager. “I lost my head.”
The tactician, who speaks fluent Italian thanks to his time working at Inter with Jose Mourinho, discussed the 1-0 defeat with Sport Mediaset.
“It’s not that we wanted to sit back that much, but we made mistakes when attacking and didn’t make the most of the spaces. We didn’t play the way we intended to. It required character here,” said AVB.
Zenit Coach Andre Villas Boas apologised after a row with the Torino team manager. “I lost my head.”
The tactician, who speaks fluent Italian thanks to his time working at Inter with Jose Mourinho, discussed the 1-0 defeat with Sport Mediaset.
“It’s not that we wanted to sit back that much, but we made mistakes when attacking and didn’t make the most of the spaces. We didn’t play the way we intended to. It required character here,” said AVB.
“Torino’s pressing was more effective than in Russia and we were forced to play long balls from the goalkeeper.
“Defensively we did well and the goal we conceded at the end was a move out of desperation. Other than the final minutes, Zenit were pretty much in control throughout.”
The 1-0 defeat was still enough to send Zenit through 2-1 on aggregate, but after the final whistle Villas Boas was in a fiery argument on the touchline.
“I got it completely wrong and I apologise for my behaviour. I lost my head and was angry with the Torino team manager, but it was not the behaviour of a Coach and I am sorry.”