«We must demonstrate, through facts, what we say. The only way to regain enthusiasm is to get a result.” As Michele Pazienza in the pre-race press conference: the coachAvellino presented the home match scheduled for Saturday 30 March – kick-off at 8.45pm – against Picernovalid for the 34th matchday of Group C of Serie C.
BELOW ARE THE STATEMENTS OF MISTER PAZIENZA
THE MATCH – «We will face a team that has demonstrated that it has important values and numbers, that has done well on various fields. They have been playing with different elements for more than a year. They have refined synchronisms that work perfectly. We prepared it very well, also aware of the mistakes made in the first leg which was the worst of my management. We must present ourselves with a different attitude, interpreting the match in a different way.”
ABSENCES IN THE GROUP AND SUBSTITUTIONS – «Liotti is fine, he has recovered as has Rigione who had a bit of difficulty at the beginning of the week. Rocca and Sgarbi will be replaced with players who can provide the characteristics needed for tomorrow’s match from the start.”
ARMELLINO CENTRAL DEFENSE? – «Cionek returns in defence, then in midfield and in attack we have more solutions. In midfield there is the possibility for Llano, Dall’Oglio and D’Ausilio. Up front there are Marconi and Russo who can give us a hand.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MATCH – «It is a direct clash that has proven to have important values. They don’t find themselves there by chance.”
THE REFEREES – «It’s a closed topic. It is part of the Giugliano race. We need to look ahead otherwise we will only waste energy.”
THE CHANGING ROOM – «I spoke with Rigione and Sgarbi but they are different situations. There was a free kick where both Armellino and Russo were close to the area. I wanted Russo to beat her. Honestly, I didn’t realize that they had already talked and decided that he would beat Armellino, who practically sent me to hell. Personally I understand football, so I understand the adrenaline of the moment and I can say that it’s over here.”
RUSSO AND MARCONI HYPOTHESIS? – «They are two players with different characteristics. They can play together, like Patierno and Sgarbi. They can play together even from the beginning.”
THE IMPACT OF LLANO – «He’s growing a lot. He needed time to get to know the rhythms and tempos of Serie C football. He is showing important qualities. In Giugliano he created situations.”
MISTAKES NOT TO BE MADE – «Compared to the first leg, I expect a more proactive attitude in which the players do what we tried during the week. I expect a different match from this point of view. After a defeat like that, there is anger and discontent. It’s normal, but it gives us the right energy to face tomorrow’s match.”
THE GROWTH OF VARELA – «He is improving day by day. I don’t know how many weeks he will have. His condition is improving. I’m counting on having him in the group as soon as possible.”
PARTICULAR CHALLENGE FOR PATIERNO – «At the moment he is driving the team with his attitude and goals. We all expected this type of return. He deserves compliments. I hope that this physical and mental condition continues longer. He is a boy who wants to grow and do well here in Avellino.”
THE APPEAL TO THE SQUARE – «I see the passion there is for this shirt. I perceive it and live it. I’m talking about people because it comes close to the bond that exists between the team and the fans. We must demonstrate, through facts, what we say. The only way to regain enthusiasm is to get a result.”
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