#emotional-control

#emotional-control

Allegri experiences matches with maximum tension, whether it's a derby or a Saturday afternoon against the bottom-placed team. His mind is a whirlwind of numbers to be achieved and moments in the game where he demands a certain level of control from his teams. If not, his reaction is well-known: raging at whoever is in ear shot, kicking the ball, tearing his jacket off and throwing it to the ground.

We spoke after the match. He reacted in a good way. That is player is disappointed when coming off is normal, but there is always thinking behind it, be it medical or tactical," he said.

Radtke certainly did try, adopting Donald Trump's "51st state" rhetoric ahead of his showdown with small town all-Canadian boy Malott.

I have to keep it similar for my guys, Green said of the Minnesota matchup after setting the tone in Game 7. Forget anybody else. I'll be locked in.

Emotion is one big thing out of our control, which many people don't seem to understand. Feelings are inevitable and unavoidable. However, excessively focusing on them can hinder performance.