FC Barcelona´s full-back and Italian world champion Gianluca Zambrotta spoke on Barça TV about the way things are going at his new club Barcelona. Zambrotta was happy he decided to move to Barcelona and is totally aware of the club's philosophy to create excitement and play positive, attacking football.


Barça TV: You are a month into the season. How do you feel about it so far?


Zambrotta: "I have a positive feeling. We have some top players and some top people, so it is very easy to adapt. I am finding that I made the right decision to come here."


Barça TV: The team has got off to an almost perfect start.


Zambrotta: "Apart from the European Super Cup it has all been good. We have won three league games, and you have got to be happy with that."


Barça TV: Now Valencia, a team on form.


Zambrotta: "Valencia and Sevilla are looking strong, and Sunday's game will be difficult. But we're playing at home, and that's an advantage."


Barça TV: What has most drawn your attention at Barça?


Zambrotta: "As a club and institution it is very similar to Juventus. It is in tactics, training and matches that things differ. Here people think about playing attacking football, not defensive. It is more important to score than to defend."


Barça TV: Are you getting used to circulating the ball?


Zambrotta: "Much better now. Here we play the ball around and you can see that on the pitch. In Italy, we work more on athleticism and running."


Barça TV: You can play on the left or right. Where are you most comfortable?


Zambrotta: "I started as a left back, but being right-footed I ended up on the right because it suits me better."


Barça TV: When Barça go forward, they do it as team. You can't feel quite so alone as when you moved up the wings in Italy.


Zambrotta: "That's for sure. It is always better for a full back to have support because then you can push up more. Like I said, here we think about scoring goals and putting on a show."


Barça TV: Have you thought about scoring your first goal?


Zambrotta: "Well, that's not really what I am here for, but if I get one, of course I'll be pleased."


Barça TV: But at the last World Cup, you scored a great one, and an important one.


Zambrotta: "Yes, in the quarter final against Ukraine. It was a really important goal, because the game was a difficult one."


Barça TV: With Barça's system, do you think you could also play in midfield like you sometimes did at Juventus?


Zambrotta: "In my early years, when Ancelotti was manager, I did play in midfield a few times. But I have now got into the habit of being a full back and I don't think it would be a good idea to change."


Barça TV: In these first few matches, Rijkaard has been switching between yourself and Belletti at right back, but you are two very different players.


Zambrotta: "Every player is different. Not just me, but also Edmílson, Xavi and Iniesta, all different, and Gio and Sylvinho. It is good that Rijkaard can swap around his players because they are all good."


Barça TV: Have you noticed that you, Thuram, and Gudjohnsen have all won over the fan's affection very quickly?


Zambrotta: "We have noticed, especially in the first few games like the Gamper against Bayern Munich. The fans have been wonderful to us and now we need to repay them for that by playing well and winning as many games as possible."


Barça TV: Thuram comes across as an outspoken player, but you seem shier and more reserved.


Zambrotta: "Well, I may seem shy at first, but as I get more confident, I start to open up more."


Barça TV: Our two main groups rivals, Werder and Chelsea are not having the best of times.


Zambrotta: "At the end of the day, it is never easy. When we play teams like these, the opposition always come out strong. We have to realise that it will be every difficult and we appreciate the importance of these games and will try to do the best we can."


Barça TV: They say Barça are the favourites, what do you think?


Zambrotta: "I am sure we are one of the favourites. But then there is also Milan, Inter have a good team, Chelsea or Arsenal, and there are plenty of others that could reach the final. It is never easy to say things so early on."