Live Bar January 30 - During his time as a player, Kalanka played in both Bilbao and Real Madrid. After becoming a coach, he served as an assistant coach for Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid for 3 years, and he also had coaching experience in many teams in England, such as Miburg and Nottingham Forest. In an interview with Marca, Kalanka spoke about multiple topics about his coaching career.
About stepping into the coaching industry yourself
Hierro pushed me to become a coach and a series of things happened next. First of all, I became a member of the coaching staff of the Spanish national team, which allowed me to work with Bosque, which was an exciting experience for me. In those years, they won the World Cup and the European Championship. Then, I had the privilege of being a teaching assistant to Jose Mourinho, which allowed me to work with the best coaches in the world.
On how to become Mourinho's assistant coach
Before becoming Mourinho's assistant coach, I didn't know him at all. When Hierro called me, I thought he was speaking a little vaguely, and I told him not to drink whiskey in the morning. When we got to know each other, Mourinho said he always wanted to add a former Real Madrid player to his coaching staff. He contacted some people he trusted, and I know he contacted Mijatovich, Seedorf, and Figo, all three of whom said nice things about me. In fact, he prides himself on having so many good friends.
About working with Mourinho
To get to know the team's dressing room, to get to know the club, Mourinho asked me how I could improve some of the details, and I said I would like to be a player under his command. Mourinho is a manager who puts everything under his control, training, opponents... he controls everything you can imagine. When you have such a manager, it no longer matters whether he was an elite player in the player era.
About himself who once claimed to like Guardiola's style of play
Probably because we talk too much about the style of the manager, I also know I need to adapt to what I get. Nowadays, I am able to see the best teams in Europe playing. But I also know that if I find a team to coach, then I won't get the players that Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea have.
Because of the prestige he has accumulated, Mourinho can join a club and sign players with the characteristics he wants. When people call Mourinho a defensive coach, that makes me laugh. With 121 goals scored in a single season in a league, a defensive team cannot achieve such an achievement.
I've also been through the golden years of the Spanish national team, where we all want to play at our best, but you need to get the best players possible.
About the Copa del Rey quarter-final between Real Madrid and Bilbao
Real Madrid and Bilbao have shaped my playing career and although the two teams have different goals, they both will fight for the shirt they wear.
(Two monsters)
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