What are you thoughts about the draw?

“There is confidence but it must not be too much. Shakhtar have proved difficult for many teams. It is clear that it is a group that gives us a chance to get some points on the board. In the Champions League its always difficult”

What do you think about Guardiola’s words?

“I was luck enough to meet Guardiola and for me he is the number 1. He is a great person. When I was sacked by Inter Guardiola invited me to Barcelona, he helped me overcome the disappointment. I was hoping not to met them in the group. In my opinion we meet the favourites”

Torino?

We have to play well in the league to be able to do well in the Champions League. We will come to do to our best for this prestigious goal but what matter is the league. We started well in Ferrara but I would prefer not to have to overturn the result after conceding the early goals. It’s a tough place to go and play so it was a good show of strength. Now its the second match and they have started well. It clear that there season is already in motion so its an important game”

Will you make defensive changes?

“Against SPAL when we were in trouble our defenders were excellent. When they have space we had problems which is clear from the two goals we conceded. There were big moments that we survive with there fans willing them on”

Ilicic is back?

“Yes he is back. Castagne should be back after the break. Toloi has recovered and could play against Torino”

Happy with the transfer market?

“It keeps going on it never stops”

Arana?

“He arrived on Tuesday then had to head straight back. He will be with us in Parma to get to know the lads. Then he is with Brazil so he will be with us after the break”