With over 350 benches in Serie C Bruno Tedino he is one of the coaches who best knows the third series championship. These are his words to the microphones of TMW Radiowithin the broadcast ‘A Tutta C’, on the playoff sprint in progress:
Which of the results of the second round of the national playoffs in the archive is most subvertible in the return matches?
“These are truly very balanced quarter-finals, Capezzi has these shots in his hands and he has always known how to kick well. I wasn’t surprised by a goal like that. The most important result was achieved by Vicenza, a very important phase of non-possession without conceding a goal. It’s a team that has a top-level striker, the 2-0 is a heavy but reversible result. Padova is a team with impetus, but still in the balance. For the other matches I think they are very balanced, Benevento is the team that has a 51% pass rate, while in the other matches they must be split 50/50. Avellino has important characteristics, while Juventus have champions and it depends on how they play they wake up to understand how they will face the Carrarese. They will be four very balanced matches.”
Could the entry of the runners-up after three weeks of inactivity have affected the results?
“The fact of not playing is certainly disturbing, but the wear and tear of the players is also disturbing in terms of injuries. It would be very nice to play matches without injuries or suspensions, those who come on as second players have important advantages but coming on late certainly disturbs. But you never know what could have the most impact. It must also be underlined that at this point, great teams are facing each other, such as Benevento or Catania who made a huge transfer market and needed time.”
Are the second teams working? Will it be necessary to regulate the composition of roses?
“Yes, I believe that a restriction is needed at squad level, but the second teams have helped the medium-low age players a lot because it allows them to face more experienced players. The intimidations are different, the second teams are a success for those who made them because it allows you to help young people grow and mature in a different way. The change in the group is also important, in the south the pitches are warmer and there is a different mentality. It is normal that if they want to make a further improvement this is the right choice. I saw Juventus and Atalanta players improve a lot during the year and it is not only linked to the quality of the individuals, but also due to the temperament and experience acquired.”
Does the environmental effect that is so vaunted in Group C still exist?
“It depends on the personality of the players, if the players see the stands packed they have an additional adrenaline rush. However, I have never seen the fans score goals, the issue of support has an impact up to a certain point. As an opponent I have always had pleasure in facing an opponent with a packed stadium.”
In addition to the Serie C playoffs, this evening there will also be space for the Serie B playout between Ternana and Bari: what match are you expecting?
“To go from being one second from Serie A to Serie C in ten months would be a psychodrama. An important opportunity presents itself, however, because you are facing a very young team like Ternana against a very experienced team like Bari. I know Roberto Breda well and I know he knows how to do a good job with young people, he knows how to be pragmatic but tonight is a delicate challenge . It remains to be seen whether the skill of the youngsters or the experience of the veterans will count more. In the last few days, for teams used to other objectives, having the right reaction to save themselves, your legs are shaking and it’s not easy.”
