Francesco Molinari – Day One Interview - Hero Cup - video Dailymotion

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00:00Well, Francesco, any lead is a good lead in this game and you'll take one into tomorrow.

00:04How do you reflect on your team's performance here on day one at the Hero Cup?

00:07Yes, I'm really, really happy and proud of how we started today.

00:13I think, obviously, a lot of tight matches,

00:15which is good also for Luke and the vice-captain to see.

00:19But yes, my guys did amazing.

00:23Obviously, it's a nice start, a long way to go,

00:25but it's always nice winning a day, winning a session.

00:29What was the key message going out there for your team this morning?

00:34Just that I trust them 100 per cent.

00:37I believe in them.

00:38I think they're amazing players,

00:41so really just to play their own game, be confident,

00:45enjoy, obviously, the team atmosphere.

00:49Being in a pairing is something that doesn't happen very often in our career,

00:55no matter how many team events you play.

00:57Just make the most of it and play some good golf.

01:01Obviously, in your own game, it was quite dramatic as well, playing alongside Nikolaj today.

01:05How impressed were you by him?

01:07Yes, very, very.

01:08He's a huge talent, very composed, great attitude.

01:14So, yes, I think I had a great time playing with him.

01:17Hopefully, he had a good time playing with me.

01:20But yes, him and all the other guys, I feel really lucky.

01:26I've got a team that it's very easy to manage,

01:29lots of nice guys that get along well.

01:31So we're having a great time so far.

01:33And just finally, the foursomes, obviously, tomorrow.

01:35Things change dramatically in that format.

01:38What will be your message for your team as they head out tomorrow?

01:42Not too dissimilar from today, to be honest.

01:45Obviously, I think the challenge tomorrow is two sessions,

01:48so you need to be mentally ready for that.

01:51However the morning goes,

01:53you need to reset and be ready for the afternoon.

01:57But like I said, they're all amazing players and competitors,

02:01so my job is pretty easy, really.