Avellino returned to work today after the break on Wednesday and the family test on Tuesday. The team found itself under the orders of coach Michele Pazienza and resumed preparation in view of the playoff commitments. Some green and white footballers participated in the “Waiting for Mother’s Day” event at the store.
Paolo Frascatore
“It’s beautiful. The first time I came, I was impressed because it is beautiful. It looks like the store of a Serie A club. Group lunch? It was a beautiful thing, also because in this moment we have the possibility of being together, it was a moment to unite us even more, but we are very united. We are spending this period with intense training, not playing is not easy. It’s true that we finished second and have an advantage over the others, but you’re penalized for standing still for so long. We are training well and that is the important thing. Fans? We perceive their closeness and it will give us an extra boost, uniting us further. This bond is fundamental, returning home can be the twelfth man. Playoffs? I had the chance to see them the other day, we’re talking about particular matches at the moment because the ones at home can also draw. The teams that will take over from the next round and the following will be of a high level. A good performance in the last 2/3 months makes the difference. We must not think about who we hope to meet, but we must be aware of ourselves and our strength. If we are ourselves as we know how to be, we are truly strong. I don’t fear anyone. My balance sheet? I didn’t think about how it could go, I showed up here with an incredible energy. For me it was an important opportunity in a place like this and in a stadium like this, playing for promotion. I think it’s a huge opportunity. I conveyed this energy in training and in matches, I didn’t make any kind of reasoning. I know what I can give, in this category I have always played to win, apart from the last year and a half. I know I can be an important player.”
Gabriele Gori
“The playoffs are close, there are two weeks of preparation and we are working great. We are loaded. All opponents are difficult to face, but I also imagine that no one wants to meet us. I’m more than sure of it. We focus as always during the year, with a little more attention. Head in the family? Now there will be other friendlies and we have to put more minutes into our legs, we have to keep the level high. Barbeque? It’s always good to be together with others, with this group it’s always a pleasure. Let’s hope it isn’t the last and that we can enjoy it with more peace of mind in a more successful moment. Patierno? I don’t know how many assists I gave him, I think 4/5. I hope to give him another 5/6 in the playoffs and that maybe he can give me some back. Beautiful moment? With Benevento I felt crazy heat, it already felt like a playoff match. I hope, but I’m sure, that the crowd will return to be in that number and support us because wonderful matches await us where we have to fight and we need them.”
Fabio Tito
“These events can only do good, especially now that we are approaching Mother’s Day. Seeing all these children approaching Avellino is a source of pride. It’s what we want and what we’re looking for. It wasn’t easy, but we did well to bring back the enthusiasm that was somewhat lost last year. We are working, there is less left and this euphoria that we are breathing can only do good. Playoffs in Avellino? We have to live them and we will have to do it with the utmost humility. We have to leave everything on the field. Regardless of many things, we earned this second place. The objective was different, we know it. But now let’s just think about the next commitments. Most kids are aware of the importance of this square. The slightly younger boy does not think about what awaits him. The city will respond in a big way, I’m sure, as it always has, in bad times and in good times. Now that enthusiasm is being recreated. We want to try to bring the goal home, after so many years we all deserve it. The square is ambitious, like our society. Now it’s up to us, we have the advantage of finishing second and we need to know how to exploit it. We all need to be ready. Criticisms? I have always put Avellino before self. I have made sacrifices, I hope to put the icing on the cake. I’ve been here for four years. Criticism is part of the game and experience is also acquired from this point of view, knowing how to let things slide. Sometimes, however, we go beyond that and I’m sorry about that because we leave the professional aspect and go to the human one, this hurts. It’s okay, let’s move on. The criticisms are now behind us. Return round? It’s true, I played less, but that doesn’t matter. For me it is important that Avellino wins and we are all happy. There are all the conditions to win. The square is full. It’s up to us to be carried away, but obviously with humility and determination. When we enter, the circle will narrow. They will all be difficult matches.”
Pasquale Pane
“Goes very well. When these events happen, it’s always nice to be in touch with people. Today we relax. Squad? She is expert, with top level footballers. There isn’t much need to do anything special because we know how to get up and we have demonstrated it. There was a bad period where we threw away a lot of points at home, which prevented us from fighting for the lead. Now we will have this mini championship to face and we are preparing for it in a big way. Avellino favorite? I’m happy that they consider us favourites, they probably analyzed the values of the squad and we should be proud. Then obviously there is the field where you always have to demonstrate. Strong in direct clashes? The numbers don’t lie. When we had to play the game, we did it. Sometimes we missed an episode against the small teams or suffered an episode against them. Sorrento and Messina come to mind. We almost never had a problem with the big teams, perhaps only against Juve Stabia in the first leg but even there we didn’t get a football lesson. Playoffs? We arrive aware that we can do well, I’m sure of it because I’ve seen it in the eyes of my teammates these days. Barbeque? Patierno and Cionek contributed.”
