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Johan Cruyff: Winning the World Cup will be 'impossible' for England under Fabio Capello
Dutchman believes that English football is being influence by Italian managers
8 Jun 2010 00:36:00
By Anthony Sciarrino
Holland legend Johan Cruyff believes that England cannot win the World Cup under Fabio Capello, citing that the way the Three Lions play is too similar to Italy as they are 'only interested in the result'.
The former Barcelona star believes that the influx of Italian managers like Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Capello has affected football in England.
"With Capello on the bench, all the world knows how England will play. It's a curious situation in England,” Cruyff told The Mirror.
"The Italian coaches are influencing the philosophy. There are the examples of Ancelotti, Mancini and Capello.
"England now have many similarities to Italy. The mentality has changed and now they are only interested in the result.
"After the failure in Germany is 2006, now England needs a great spectacle but that is impossible with Capello as coach."
This is not the first time that the Dutchman has criticised Capello and his attack on the Three Lions boss is one of the few that he has faced since becoming England manager.
Cruyff believes that Spain, Argentina and Brazil are the three teams that will be the favourites to win in South Africa, but he is not as optimistic about Holland’s chances.
"If Spain can show their quality on the pitch then they can aspire to great success. But they must improve with each game without suffering from growing pressure.
"They must show the same pride and quality that they did at Euro 2008 to win the World Cup.
"It would be unfair for Argentina just to rely on Lionel Messi. Their system and team must be strong and they must make changes when necessary to make sure his work is not lost.
"Brazil have incredible talent and they are different now. Now they have a big keeper, a good defence and a more European style. They can be more negative. For me now, Spain is the Brazil in this World Cup.
"Holland has some good players but the stars don't play in Holland. Without playing in Holland, it's impossible for the team to improve long term."
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The former Barcelona star believes that the influx of Italian managers like Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Capello has affected football in England.
"With Capello on the bench, all the world knows how England will play. It's a curious situation in England,” Cruyff told The Mirror.
"The Italian coaches are influencing the philosophy. There are the examples of Ancelotti, Mancini and Capello.
"England now have many similarities to Italy. The mentality has changed and now they are only interested in the result.
"After the failure in Germany is 2006, now England needs a great spectacle but that is impossible with Capello as coach."
This is not the first time that the Dutchman has criticised Capello and his attack on the Three Lions boss is one of the few that he has faced since becoming England manager.
Cruyff believes that Spain, Argentina and Brazil are the three teams that will be the favourites to win in South Africa, but he is not as optimistic about Holland’s chances.
"If Spain can show their quality on the pitch then they can aspire to great success. But they must improve with each game without suffering from growing pressure.
"They must show the same pride and quality that they did at Euro 2008 to win the World Cup.
"It would be unfair for Argentina just to rely on Lionel Messi. Their system and team must be strong and they must make changes when necessary to make sure his work is not lost.
"Brazil have incredible talent and they are different now. Now they have a big keeper, a good defence and a more European style. They can be more negative. For me now, Spain is the Brazil in this World Cup.
"Holland has some good players but the stars don't play in Holland. Without playing in Holland, it's impossible for the team to improve long term."
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