Memories from Genoa and a present from Monza, the post-match reactions of Brianza coach Palladino…
Genoa came off a good performance with defeat at San Siro and Monza came off a defeat with some recriminations at home against Roma.
Raffaele Palladino’s statements
The Monza coach at the end of the match won in Marassi: “The joy of Maldini and Carboni made me smile, it’s nice to see two such young talents like this. We had a perfect first half, we were good at putting Genoa in difficulty. In the second half Gilardino put us in difficulty, changing the attacking pattern game. He’s a great coach. But I liked the character of the team after the comeback. Character, personality and heart, this is a victory for the group. This success is worth a lot, it was very emotional for me. This victory rewards the work of all the staff. Sometimes we talk about those who play, but the week was very beautiful and intense. I also want to mention those who didn’t take to the pitch. Today Caldirola, for example, was the first fan. And so were all his teammates. Those who come in have the right spirit and positive energy. I like the team like this, the more quality I have on the pitch the happier I am. I have a very talented team, I just try to put them in a position to express themselves” .
Palladino again: “Europe objective? I don’t look very far ahead, now I’m only thinking about the next match against Cagliari, which will be very complicated. That’s how I think, but this group is very ambitious. They want to grow, to reach the top. Not they set goals, they just work hard every week and with great enthusiasm. I often give them days off and they sometimes ask me to train anyway. This shows us what a group it is. We don’t know where we can go, but we have to be ambitious maintaining humility, this spirit. Mota’s goal? In reality it was a plan, so I thank the staff very much. In reality the ball should have been put low, but Colpani wanted to make it more difficult and Mota made it more beautiful. In the Akpa scheme he was supposed to take away the man who was in the middle, but he didn’t do it. Fundamentally, therefore, it’s a wrong scheme, but Colpani and Mota made it perfect. They were good. Maldini? For me he’s a great footballer He was supposed to start, but yesterday he had a slight sprain and wasn’t at his best. I told him, however, that he would come in and rock the game. He is a great footballer, he deserves to play in a great club.”
Daniel Maldini, scorer of the winning goal, also spoke after the match: “We are very happy to have brought home a very difficult match, especially for having helped the team take three fundamental points. How do I feel now? I’m fine, I had a ankle problem, now I’m better and I’m happy. What does Palladino tell me? The coach helps me to stay calm, he talks to me and this is fundamental for a player. That’s enough for me and progresses. If we look at the left side of the table? Yes, let’s a look at the left side of the table, but it’s 50/50. Let’s think game after game. Who will I receive the first message on my cell phone from? Maybe from my brother, but surely my dad will also be happy. We’re ambitious, if that’s not the case we won’t be here “.
In the next round the red and whites will host Cagliari on Saturday 16 March at 3pm.
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