Roberto Mancini: "We are moving in the right direction"

The blue-white-sky blue's manager on pre-season training, today's game and the new club captain.
Mr. Mancini what can you tell us about today's match? 

We have come to the match not in an ideal physical condition, but with every game we are getting better and moving in the right direction. 

You have used a lot of players in today's game. Are you happy with the squad? 

I'm happy with the work we've done and the way the guys played today. All is going well and we are improving with every match. 

What do you consider the most important thing in football? 

We are paying great attention to strengthening ourselves physically and running, because those are the two components that will allow us to perform at a high level throughout the season. 

This is the second match in a row that Criscito has worn the captain's armband. Is this temporary or have you decided on him as captain? 

This decision was obvious, Criscito has the second highest number of appearances for Zenit, after Anyukov. He knows the team, he is an experienced player and he is perfect for the role of captain.