COSENZA Bari is in deep water and is looking for vital points for salvation. Cosenza is in slightly better shape but not enough to feel safe. There is therefore nothing to be taken for granted in the challenge that tomorrow afternoon at “San Vito-Marulla”, at 4.15pm, will face the rossoblù of William Viali and the red and white of Federico Giampaolo, former Wolves striker in the 2001-2002 season (5 goals). A high-tension clash that intertwines various stories: starting, in fact, from Giampaolo, up to Marco Nastithe young hero of Cosenza’s salvation a year ago and today a striker for the “Galletti”, and then again Alessandro Micai and Manuel Marras who played in Bari (the right winger with a final controversy with sporting director Ciro Polito who made violent statements against the player, “guilty” of having refused some transfers to other clubs). But it is above all the present that is of interest. And the present, as written above, tells of a tense eve for a match that absolutely must not be missed.
Cosenza, after the exploit in Reggio Emilia, will want to complete the survival procedure precisely to the detriment of Bari who come to this match with many psychological and attacking difficulties: in addition to the long-term injured player Diawthe team’s striker will not be part of the contest Puscas, unavailable due to a broken hand. The only striker present in the squad is Nasti himself, who could be supported by the playmaker Sibyls or by the attacking midfielder Aramu. The certainty concerns the massive presence of fans from Bari in the Cosenza stadium: there will be almost two thousand.
Viali: «Fundamental match, not only for Bari»
Viali immediately made things clear at a press conference today. «I would like to underline – he said – that we’re all at stake, not just Bari. It’s a fundamental match for us too, dangerous, we have to face it with great attention because up front we will have a quality team regardless of what the league table says. We must therefore start again from Reggio Emilia, not so much in terms of result or performance, but for the attitude we have put forward. From that match we must only keep the motivations that allowed us to win.” At Cosenza the victory at San Vito-Marulla has been missing for three months, but the coach has made it clear that he doesn’t care about statistics, «we have to give our best because it’s too important a match, what is statistics today is relative. We are playing for something huge and we must be perfect in our attitude. If we think we did well in Reggio Emilia because we are good and because of the qualities we have, we are off to a bad start, because Cosenza has always had those qualities. To exalt them, however, there was a basis of conviction that made the difference. My feelings? They are positive. This week we worked harder on the mental aspect because we want to give continuity to what we did last Friday.” On Bari: «He had a good performance against Pisa, with an excellent second half. We are aware of their determination, but we must not be outdone. We will have to start strong immediately.” For Avenues «This Cosenza doesn’t know how to do calculations, he just has to go fast and push for ninety minutes to achieve an important result. However, before talking about the redemption of this team, I prefer to wait for the next few days when the whole season is involved. We still have to prove that we have changed». On the rebirth of captain Thomas D’Horace: «The more leaders you have in a group, the easier it is to build a positive season. Clearly his performance and the goal stand out, but for me it was important even in the weeks when it was not usedhe is a player who gives something extra at 360 degrees, he is close to his teammates and the staff.” About Forte: «For him the double in Reggio Emilia is something important at the moment, but I would also underline how it was shared with the other teammates, a signal that makes it clear how much the group feels this boy’s delicate moment. We are very happy for him and aware that he can give us a hand in this final. Tomorrow he is on the ballot for a starting shirt.” About Nasti: «Player I am fond of and boy I love. For two hours he will be a hated enemy, an adversary.” On Antonucci’s new position on the pitch, Viali revealed that «the idea came from the fact that a different tactical expectation could lead the team to have a better offensive projection. We tried it in Reggio Emilia, it came out well, with great conviction from the boy.” On the conditions of Calò, Crespi and Viviani: «Calò had some problems until mid-week and then trained with the group and so he will be there. Crespi had the flu for three or four days but is available. Viviani is training very well, I like her attitude.” (fra.vel.)
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