Torres’ former coach, Cristian Bucchispoke from the columns of the newspaper Il Giornale di Vicenza to analyze the situation of the Serie C playoffs, where the same rossoblù team, which finished in second place in the group B of Lega Pro. Below are some excerpts from his statements.
On the experience at Vicenza
“I was 22 years old, I arrived in the summer, a group that created a perfect mix between experienced and young players, all with a difficult character. The old guys like Viviani, Brivio, Dicara, Beghetto put themselves in front…but there were people like Zauli, Schenardi, Bernardini and then us kids: how can we forget Comandini, Firmani, Sgrigna…we were the lively part, I admit a group that wasn’t easy to manage. Reja always said it: it’s no small problem to keep them. True, he was able to ease the friction, he is a gentle and intelligent man, he knew that the team was strong but that he had to find a balance. Then arguing is good, you show that you care, the important thing is to go back to the locker room and end it immediately. You have all always underlined the importance of Menti. At home we felt unbeatable, we were certain that the fans in the stands were at our side, we we really had one more man on the pitch!”.
On Vicenza
“Stefano (Vecchi ed.) I know him well, we took coaching courses together and I met him as an opponent, good and serious. He was able to read very well what was wrong and intervened with balance, with him we saw a more square team, which conceded almost nothing and produced more play. It’s a shame that by now there were so many points from Mantua, but the comeback was exciting and today Vicenza is a candidate for promotion.”
On the favorite teams for the playoffs
“The favorites for the C playoffs? Benevento who have an important team and who have found their balance with Auteri, Catania, Avellino, Triestina who will have a hard time if they know how to reset everything.
On Torres
“I’ve followed Torres often, I’ve seen a lot of matches in the various groups: she’s the one who plays the best football in the whole C series”.
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