Spezia, Alvini: “We will play our match in Cremona”

On the eve of the away game in Cremona, Eagle coach Massimiliano Alvini spoke at the usual pre-match press conference: “The match with Sassuolo gave us important answers, even from those who have so far found less room. I believe that everyone in the starting lineup, this should be clear, no matter who plays a second or ninety minutes, he must always give his all for the good of the team. In any case, I had no doubts about the reaction of the guys, and we played a great match, deservedly taking Sassuolo to a penalty shootout. We did not lose in 120 minutes of normal time, we did not concede a single goal to the Serie A team. To win in the end, they also put their most valuable pieces on the field, but the team survived, well, thanks to a united and determined group.

As I said, I wish there was equal treatment between us and Cremonese, just look at the fact that Sassuolo, Torino and Frosinone play on Monday and we play on Sunday afternoon. However, this should in no way be an alibi, I don’t care about anything, and my attention has not shifted one iota, but remains focused on tomorrow’s match.

Where has been unwell for a week and if he comes tomorrow it will only be because he has recovered, but I will leave the last few hours to make a better decision. I can say that this is a player who is growing quickly, who trains very hard, and a lot of the credit goes to the directors who brought him here; he is the boy we are working on, but there are many others like him. I hope he can play tomorrow.

I expect a difficult match against a strong team that we know well; we want to use our qualities to have a great match. We are highly respected, but we want to play our game and are focused on that, regardless of the value of our opponent.

A busy week awaits us, three equal matches, but we are ready, the team is on the right track, every day I look forward to seeing group training. I feel and see it every day, it gives me great confidence in the next matches. The team may not have won the last few races, but they played well.

We are working on improving the offensive phase because the further improvement of this team goes through this phase. I am sure that from this point of view we will also grow, I am sure.

Chipot is a player who deserves my full attention and I really like him, he is a fun boy and a real pleasure to coach. He’ll get his chances because he deserves them and I have a lot of faith in him, as well as the other guys on this team. This team is on a journey of growth today, and I say that because I feel it every day on the field.

It is logical that at the moment the first task is to return to the ratings and get away from the bottom, but believe me, there are grounds for building something more; now it is, but I repeat, this team may have an important future, I say this because I feel it.

Gelashvili is unfit tomorrow, he had a problem on Thursday. Bertola is growing up quickly and is a nursery boy, just like Pietra and Candelari. Gelashvili is another player who has influence on man, individual pressure, while Bertola is a player who also knows how to go out with the ball, manage possession better, but we are working with both to make them grow together and I am convinced that they will represent the future of this Club.

We are very happy to have Hristov back, who has rediscovered the joy of the game. We know his journey, the difficulties he faced and we were all glad to see him back on the field. Believe me, there is generally a pleasant atmosphere in the locker room, and Petko’s return was also a great moment for us.

Cremona represented a stage of my growth as a coach, those who work there had the opportunity to meet the man Massmiliano and coach Alvini, but today I am the coach of Spezia and all my energy and attention is focused on this fantastic group. , about this club and this city, which make me happier every day, coach.”