CARRARA – This evening in a packed Marmi stadium, Carrarese will face Juventus Next Gen for the return match of the play-off quarter-finals. Thanks to the precious draw (1-1) in the first leg, Della Latta and his teammates will only need not to lose to reach the semi-final.
On the eve of the match the Azzurri coach spoke Antonio Calabro.
Here are his words.
Mister Calabro – on the play offs and the double match against Juventus NG: “The playoff games never end, especially if you meet a strong team like the Bianconeri. We saw it in the first leg where we suffered from the brilliance and the technical and ballistic qualities of our opponents. In the first half of the first leg we suffered, also due to gastrointestinal problems suffered by some players the day before. Juventus Next Gen presented us with different difficulties, they are dangerous both on the counterattack and in possession. Being able to bring home a positive result is a sign of strength for our team. Tomorrow’s match remains open, not only because of what we saw in the first leg, but also in the championship match, of having an important force made up of players destined to take on important stages in two or three years.”
On the absences of Capello (injury) and Finotto (suspended): “Whoever will be called upon to replace them will not make their absence felt, then perhaps we will invent something. I want to think about the best solutions, I don’t rule out a change of formation to allow each player to express themselves at their best, despite the absences.”
On the importance of the audience: “On Tuesday night, when we returned, we found the fans waiting for us at the stadium. The team appreciated it very much; a significant enthusiasm is being fueled. The incitement must be three times stronger than that of normal states as the curve is far from the field. The public’s help will be important in times of difficulty, we must respond with an important performance.”
