Vieira celebrates the passage of the round in the Italian Cup, praising the growth of Genoa and the performances of Venturino, Marcandalli and Ekhator. Then he talks about trust in Frendrup and Patience for Gronbaek. Read his words.
After the convincing victory in the Italian Cup against Empoli, Genoa celebrates the well -deserved passage of the round. The technician Patrick Vieira, visibly satisfied, analyzed the performance of his team in the post game, highlighting not only the achievement of the set goal but also the growth of individual elements and the importance of this success to instill confidence in view of the next commitments. His words painted the picture of an evolving team, capable of showing character and quality.
Vieira celebrates the passage of the round and the growth of the group
The Griffin coach did not hide his satisfaction for the outcome of the Italian Cup challenge, underlining how the overcoming of the round was a primary goal for Ligurian training. “It was our goal to pass the shift and we did it in the right way,” he said, highlighting the team’s ability to impose his own game, maintain possession of the ball and concretize the occasions created. This performance, he added, is fundamental for the group’s morality: “victories like this trust”. Vieira also remarked the importance of a proactive mentality, with a team that “pressed forward,” and insisted on the need to continue improving, recognizing ample growth margins for the collective.
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The evening offered interesting ideas also on the individual performance front, with Vieira who praised several elements. The young Venturino, in particular, received words of appreciation for his impact on the race: “He entered well. He gave quality and energy,” said the technician, recognizing his determination in pointing man and constant application in training. Another protagonist was Marcandalli, whose solidity was reiterated: “He confirmed what he has been doing since the start of the championship. He is a serious boy who works well. And today he made a great game. He scored goals and I’m happy for him”. Ekhator also left his mark, and Vieira said he was “happy for him”, convinced that the network marked him “will trust”. The technician appreciated his entry on the field, underlining the need to continue working to develop his potential, calling him an “interesting player”. There was a mention of Stanciu: “We want to try it in midfield. We had this opportunity. Stanciu with his experience and quality helps to manage the ball better”.
Frendrup silent leader, patience for Gronbaek
Among the team’s pillars, Frendrup has been indicated as an example of silent dedication and leadership. “Frendrup has experience. I always give him confidence, he is a boy who plays how he trains”, explained Vieira, describing him as “one of the leaders, not so much on the vocal aspect but committed and sacrificed himself on the field”. A different speech was reserved for Gronbaek, for which the technician asked for patience. “With Gronbaek it takes a little more time because he has to know the Italian championship but today he showed interesting qualities,” Vieira observed, recognizing his qualities but underlining the need for adaptation. “We must be patient because he has that quality we need. He must remain calm and work for the team and goal or assist will come,” he concluded.
Towards Lazio: recovery and tactical strategy
With the passage of the shift in his pocket, the attention of Genoa now shifts to the next championship commitment, which will see the team face Lazio. Vieira has already started outlining the strategy, while maintaining the priority on physical recovery after the battle of the Cup. “We must first recover from today’s race,” he said, before dealing with the theme of his absence from the bench for the next game. He reassured that “Aitor will be on the bench with the help of the staff” and that “there will be no communication problems”. Regarding the opponent, the technician showed respect: “We all know the individual quality of Lazio even if they are in a difficult moment”.