The Vicenza coach Stefano Vecchi, on the eve of the return match against Taranto, this is how the match against the Ionian team presents itself. Here are his statements:
On getting into the playoffs and tomorrow’s match: ”We really wanted to play. The danger could have been not to immediately get involved in the match against Taranto and, in general, in the play offs. Luckily this didn’t happen, we entered the match well on Tuesday and with the right head. We will also need attention tomorrow because Taranto can be intense and aggressive. We noticed these things well in the first leg match. He won’t give us anything and will do his utmost to win. We have to go on the pitch not to manage but to play the game. We know that it is not in our characteristics to wait and start again but we have a proactive mentality”
On physical condition. ”There are players who have played less and who have stayed put longer than others. It is clear that whoever had cramps was because he had fewer minutes in his legs. In any case we have all recovered and are ready for this match. Pellegrini is also now at 100% and we are ready to put him on the field. As for Greco we will evaluate this afternoon in the finishing. He played a great game on Tuesday and just missed out on scoring. He is a player who gives us a lot and who filters a lot in midfield.
On Taranto: ”It’s a team that finished second in the championship and has made an important journey. Their coach conveyed a great mentality and did very well. On our side we have players who know how to immerse themselves in certain hot environments and are not intimidated by this. We will play our game aware of our strength and our qualities. We are aware that there will be difficulties but we are ready to face them. Taranto has excellent players but we also have our weapons”
On the three results in favor: ”We want to give our fans a nice day and we want to get through. We saw a lot of enthusiasm in Taranto with their passionate fans but we also have important fans who will push us and give us a hand”
