Bologna-Turin, Baroni: “We played with our heads held high”

There are evenings that can give full meaning to an entire period. There are different points of emphasis regarding the match in Bologna, starting with the fact that Toro finished with a clean sheet. The number that marks a change: in the last three games he has conceded just one goal. Then there was the personality with which the Granata faced a night full of difficulties. “We played as a real, compact team with great determination and desire – explains the Toro coach, Marco Baroni -. It was an important step in a truly difficult evening: I have to congratulate the boys because they came to play so well against a strong team that plays high-pressure European football.”

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“We got into their match very well, and in the end the best opportunities were ours”, continues Baroni’s analysis who, for that crossbar by Adams, carries a hint of regret with him. Certainly, there are many more positive aspects for his Toro who achieved their fourth consecutive useful result. “I’m really happy with how we interpreted this match – he continues -, both the players and I wanted precisely this type of response in terms of will and compactness. And there was a team response. We know that we have to improve, we still have very important margins: now test on training immediately because on Sunday we have an important match against Pisa and we have to be good at preparing.” What should the next moment of growth be about? “We need to have more pace, defensively and offensively.”

FROM CASADEI TO PEDERSEN

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Lots of praise for many Granata players. Starting with Casadei, who last night delivered his best performance since wearing the grenade. “Cesare is growing a lot, and he still has to improve a lot because sometimes he is dirty in his play.” Ilic’s first time as director yesterday: “I like him in that role, he needs to regenerate and has a lot of quality: I wanted to put him there because we need his quality. We are also waiting for Tino Anjorin, who is another player with a lot of quality, like Aboukhlal who has had some physical problems. And Zapata is increasingly finding a better condition. Our margin for improvement comes from many players who, in my opinion, can grow in confidence.” The coach cites the example of Pedersen: “Marcus has an incredible run, but in training I also see him do some incredible technical things. It will be my job to accompany him.” And he closes: “I will let everyone play, and tonight (yesterday for those reading, ed.) I wanted to give a signal by making many changes. For me I have all starters, this is also how a strong identity is built.”