Cremonese, Stroppa: “It hurts to lose, the cries were right. The guys’ reaction and…

Statements by Cremonese coach Giovanni Stroppa regarding Grigorossi’s defeat to Sudtirol

DEFEAT. “We started very well, then we started losing the ball, duels and measurements. We could no longer play vertically. It’s a shame, such a defeat hurts, because this was Sudtirol’s only action after the fast. We must be more specific and decisive.”

GOAL ACHIEVED AND WHAT IS WRONG. “Both the goal and Sudtirol’s goal could have been avoided. We were also outnumbered when we conceded goals and made a few mistakes. The reaction of the guys and the second half of this match is important to us. I’m really sorry because we had all the zinis on our side, it was nice to see everyone cheering us on and pushing us to do every action. We are being booed, and rightly so, we haven’t won at home yet. I ask fans to continue to support us because the environment here is exceptional.”

EPISODES. “Is our goal prohibited by the inexplicable? I have not seen this action again and have not yet spoken to my parents. I liked the reaction and praised the guys.”

SOUTH TYROL. “Every match gives us new lessons, we never stop learning. We had a goal advantage and it shouldn’t have happened, but it’s hard to keep distance when you’re going to score and then you lose the ball. It’s always nice to face my past: I still have many friends in South Tyrol.”

ZANIMACCHIA. “The boy did not show his talent in the first half, but in the second half he played very well. With his foot turned he can shoot, but he still needs to improve.”

OKEREKE. “The boy is in good form, but I replaced him because we needed a strong one-on-one player, I brought in Buonaiuto and moved Vazquez. Okereke made several mistakes and gave his opponent the opportunity to counterattack.”