Genoa, Gilardino’s diktat: “Hunger and balance to beat a great Lazio again”

The Griffin against the Eagle. Who will fly higher between Genoa And Lazio? After the four points won in the last two consecutive away games between Verona And Florence, Badelj and his teammates will return to the friendly walls of “Ferraris” to challenge Igor’s Biancocelesti Tudor. The first leg was the beginning of the recovery after the 1-4 suffered at home against Florentine. Mateo decided the match Retegui with a gore that earned the first three points of the season. Now it’s a whole different story. The rossoblu arrive at the match with 39 points in their pocket and safety practically achieved but with a great desire to amaze again and try to get a lot of satisfaction to give joy to the fans that Marassi has now been missing since the 2-0 againstUdinese of February 24th.

Alberto’s team against the big teams Gilardino he always did well, also taking home very important points. In addition to the three obtained against the Biancocelesti then led by Sarrithere is also the 4-1 home win against Rome in addition to the draws obtained in the first leg and return against Juventus and against the Naples, the 1-1 againstInter steamroller while the defeat against the Nerazzurri at San Siro and the home defeat against Milan they left a very bad taste in the mouth for some refereeing episodes. Also not to be forgotten is the last minute draw Bologna against Thiago Motta’s team who are enchanting in this championship and are one step away from qualifying for the Champions League. «We want to face the match with the Lazio with the right attitude – declared the coach – aware of the journey we have made together so far and to be able to obtain great satisfaction between now and the end of the season”.

Precisely on the match played on August 27th he commented: «The first leg match was the first important step in the championship, a test of strength and mentality after a difficult debut in which we faced the category for the first time. It will be important to take the field with the same hunger and determination, both in the defensive phase and in the finishing phase.” Confirmed the absence of Vitinha in addition to long-term patients Matturro And Malinovskyi: «To the absences of the last few weeks – continued the coach, taking stock of the infirmary – after the last match are added those of Bani And Messias. As I have always said, whoever has taken the field has always shown great availability and desire. It will be important to see them again tomorrow from those who will take the field from the start and from those who will take over during the match in front of our people, who have followed us with affection in the last two weeks and tomorrow will support us and carry us along with the usual passion ».

Not even a week after the match against the Viola, Genoa is ready to return to the field against an opponent of absolute value. They are the “jokes” of a calendar full of commitments. Which is why we must never relax the pressure and try to get the most out of every match: «Playing close matches will lead to some changes in the lineup, but the team has always shown strength and team spirit, knowing how to bring out the best of itself even in complicated situations. The match in Florence showed that we are a lively team eager to continue to do well, match after match, in a continuous growth process.” Final gloss on the evening’s opponent. A Lazio hurt by the lost derby, with the fans making their dissent heard, but a home success with the Salernitana which may have brought confidence within the group: «We will face a team with great qualities, which has recently started a new path. We will have to be able to limit their individuality by exalting ourselves with the collective and balance.” Usual training doubts for Gilardino with I wish who warms up in defense alongside DeWinter And Vasquez to protect the goal defended by Martinez. Sure of a starting shirt in the middle of the pitch Badelj And Frendrup with Sabelli on the one hand and Haps on the other ahead Martin. To decipher the position of Gudmundsson, if confirmed between the midfield and midfield as in Florence or second striker alongside one of the midfielders Ekuban And Retegui. In the first case the latter will make up the offensive package with the Icelandic acting as a wildcard, in the second case one of the two could rest with Thorsby placed in the middle of the field. Small curiosity, the team will take the field in the warm-up with a special celebratory uniform of “Genoa, however and everywhere”, the docufilm by Mattia Mor and directed by Francesco G. Raganato, which arrived on 9 April on Prime Video.