On the eve of the Monday evening match against Regina, the words of head coach Fabio Grosso.
Mr. Grosso, how did you see the band during the week? Does the team have a feeling that this day can really be decisive?
“We are all right, all the available boys are ready to play a good match. Races are falling, the cost is rising. As always, we are interested in important performances, and we feel the same way as we approach this challenge.”
The match will be played taking into account the results of direct rivals for promotion. How important will it be to mentally prepare for Monday night in the best possible way?
“The scenarios are very clear, there will be no big surprises. We do not allow ourselves to be affected by what happens to others. Let’s think about what we can decide for ourselves. Obviously, we will know about this before our game, but it absolutely should not affect our intentions. These are the ones that allow us to play the game in the best way both individually and collectively, because we will face a strong opponent and we will need, I repeat, a great performance.”
There are 4 finals left. How important is it for the team to be able to count on experienced players like Lucioni and Sampirisi at this difficult moment?
“We have always said that we are a mixture of guys who have some professional experience and other very young people with important qualities, but who are experiencing emotions for the first time. But we have always been able to combine teams well and come out at this point in the season in an unexpected but well-deserved position. And that we intend to stick around because there are other teams that want to undermine us.”
What do you fear most about Regina: technical qualities or her nervous reaction after the problems she had off the field?
“The fear is always the same: facing teams that have quality. It will be the same with Regina, who was paired with us for the whole group. Then he had some difficulties, he came back well, he had failures, but he has very good players, he invested in interesting players. This is a team from this league, we will play the match like any other, and we need to take it right. We know that and will try to do it again this time.”
This match has many aspects and motivations, which ones did you choose to work and prepare for the match with the guys?
“What I just said: focus on the idea of knowing exactly where we are. A beautiful place that we intend to keep.”
There were problems with Kone. This year this boy has no rest. Are you thinking of getting it back by Monday?
“No, just like Lulic and Szyminski will not be available, just like Oyono and Mulatieri. But we will focus on those that will be available.”
Only 3 goals have been scored in the last 6 games. Is this fact alarming at such a crucial moment in the championship? What do you think is the reason for such a decrease in offensive performance?
“Numbers always give an idea of what is happening. We pay special attention, but you also need to watch the races, understand how they go. We scored less, but left to play important games, creating chances at home. We want to improve what has been our characteristic and we will try to do that starting with Regina.”
Source: Tutto Mercato Web
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