SIGNAL – “Of course, the message was clear: to return to being a strong team. We conceded 9 goals in the last 3 matches, but before these we were among the best in Europe in many things. Today it was essential to return to the “basics”. The first goal was wonderful, from a low exit with the goalkeeper which we worked on only yesterday, and so I’m very happy. After 3 negative results it was easy to let go and get caught up in fear, but instead the boys showed character by doing what we want to do. We are building a path, an identity, a style of play with kids, and today was a test of maturity. But there are 4 games left and we have to continue like this.”
CALM – “Yes yes, this is us. When I see the team play with this personality I am the happiest coach in the world. Giving this type of performance today was important, but it is already in the past and we need to think about the next one.”
DE ROSSI – “I told him that the pitch was beautiful, and he made fun of me by telling me that he did it on purpose otherwise I was complaining. Daniele is a phenomenon. We all want to win. I can’t talk about friendship, but after the match there is respect, which must never be lacking. I wish him the best, because I imagine him being him in this square, with these players, and I’m sure he will be enjoying it a lot. Congratulations for Ostia Mare”.
THE MATCH – “We had accustomed people not to lose two games in a row. I have to work on the mental aspect. We have already demonstrated it on the qualitative aspect. Playing in moments like this is the most special thing. The number one objective was not to concede goals, the second was to win and the third was to do it with our game. The first goal is the clear signal of who we are. It was an important match because after a blow taken like the one on Tuesday the risk was to get down. The team must not give up. You can win or lose. Genoa could have won because this is a special stadium and the team was in form. But the mentality signal today was important.”
KNOWING HOW TO SUFFER – “It was the most important thing we worked on this week. We had a team dinner where we talked about what to improve. I think it was a very productive and interesting dinner for us on the staff to know what the guys think. Today the team showed who they are. We are building an important group for the future and we must continue like this.”
NICO PAZ – “Nico is fine. He’s in hospital and they’re evaluating him. He’s better, he couldn’t see well. But we need to be able to find many solutions.” As reported by Skyafter being taken to hospital for further tests, the CT scan gave a negative result and the checks were positive. At the end of the process, Nico Paz has been discharged and is currently returning to Como with the team.
MILAN-JUVE – “I will watch Milan-Juve because I like football even if we were in Serie Z. Can you ask me that Como can compete with Juventus and Roma? There are no objectives. The objective was to do better than last year. We have 12 points more plus a semi-final where anything could happen with ten to go. The boys have ambitions, they are growing mentally. Not everyone can grow in the same way. I’m very happy and let’s go and play four games. We have Napoli and let’s see what happens.”
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