“Personally, I need a high level of physical fitness in order to feel at ease.”
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As far as knowledge goes I've come a long way.
We coaches have to learn how to deal with that: How do I get to each one best - with a talk, with video analysis? And what sort of tone? We need our own coaches for that. The sports psychologist coaches me too.
Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.
I thought I did well for someone who has been out for 10 or 11 months. Then I was sub against Liverpool and tried to play for the guys and work on my fitness.