The words of the Sassuolo coach in view of the match against Atalanta
Eve day for Sassuolo who, archived the large away success against Milan, prepares to return to the field to face at home Giampiero Gasperini’s Atalanta in the challenge valid for the 19th day of Serie A. A commitment presented in the usual pre-race press conference by Alessio Dionisiblack and green coach, who spoke from the Mapei Football Center press room to take stock of the moment experienced by the team.
“After the match against Milan, more awareness certainly resurfaced within us that perhaps you had lost a little bit. You know what values you have but the previous results had made us lose some certainty. We must not forget this but we must also take what we deserved after Milan, awareness and humility. The boys had a great performance but often after such a result we crashed and right now it would be a big mistake to fall back after a performance and a result, you need to have even more awareness and humility to face a strong team, perhaps the healthiest, which expresses a vertical kick, can score goals in many ways and can demonstrate it”.
On Atalanta: “Just look at the standings, just look back, to have the right reasons. When we talk about an important result against a big one and we risk losing attention, it’s not just in Sassuolo, I also see it in other teams. It was easier to prepare it in some ways, this week there was more enthusiasm, but we cannot relax knowing the opponent’s value and as far as I’m concerned, it’s the team in the best shape.”
On the market: “Important players have left who have given so much to this shirt, except Antiste who was short but maybe he’ll come back to lend a hand. Two right players have arrived, with the right qualities, with the will and determination we look for in the boys. Whoever plays for Sassuolo must want to play, not have to, want to play for Sassuolo and I perceived it from them when I spoke to them, I’m sure they will demonstrate it with deeds. I’ve already coached Bajrami, he won’t have preferences for these, but I expect much more from what we’ve done together in the past. They are two right players who obviously need time, even if there isn’t time, we obviously hope they can demonstrate everything right away. They are both ready. Each of them has their own character, those who are more expansive have already immersed themselves in reality, but they are ready, they could start from the beginning or be on the bench because whoever has been part of Sassuolo up to now has done what they have to.”
On the conditions of Marchizza and Maxime Lopez: “Marchizza did not train in the first few days of the week but has been working in a group since Wednesday and it will be part of the game. I hope so because he is back on the field as a starter almost a year after the injury. Maxime, it’s a situation we’re monitoring, it is not a physical situation, it is also mental. Players must have the will and determination to play for this shirt.”
On the first leg: “The first leg was a positive match, it didn’t end well, but we did well in terms of attitude and quality. D’Andrea, Pinamonti and Kyriakopoulos were in attack, Berardi came in and went out by accident, I remember certain unpleasant things. We have to work so that what you said doesn’t happen after the 5-0 with Salernitana, that’s why I worked as a firefighter after Sunday. It takes a moment to go after the trail of compliments and this is not enough. We thought we’d get things done easily, in a simpler way than what was needed, when there’s no one waiting for you or helping you, and even more you need the will”.
On the differences with Gasperini: “If you have a pen, I accept the proposal and sign it immediately, with the right and the left. Gasperini hasn’t finished obtaining results yet, he’s doing well again this year with an important generational turnover. They have two teams, they are big in the championship in some respects. When you want to see the strength of these teams you have to look at the bench. Well done coach, well done players. They have many players who can take over and put us in difficulty.”
February 3 – 1.06pm
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