In anticipation of the match against Cesena, coach Luca D'Angelo spoke at the press conference: "Winning against Pisa has brought even more enthusiasm to the entire environment, but the team immediately got back to work with the right mentality. We are fully aware that the road ahead is still long, and our focus is entirely on the upcoming challenge against Cesena, right now, that is our only concern.
Kouda? He is in condition to start, so his recent appearances on the bench were purely technical choices that led us to make other decisions. Aside from the fever he had a couple of weeks ago, he is now in good shape.
At this stage, we should not be focusing on the standings. There are still nine matches left, and our priority is to give our best in the game ahead. When we get down to the last two or three fixtures, then we might start making other assessments.
In the first half against Pisa, we may have made a few mistakes in possession, but over the course of an entire season, these things can happen. Against Cesena, tactical discipline will be crucial, and the mental aspect will be decisive.
Nagy? He is ready. He has different characteristics from Salvatore Esposito, but he is a very strong player and is certainly capable of playing, as we saw when he came on towards the end against Pisa.
Elia? A similar case to Nagy, although he recovered more quickly. He has now been training fully with the team for two weeks, so he is ready to start.
The experience of players like Lapadula, among others, is certainly a key factor, but this squad also has many young players who bring the kind of freedom that is always essential. The team is in a good place mentally, playing with the desire to press high and defend when necessary, so I am very satisfied.
Cesena? They are a strong team, so we will need to deliver a performance that matches their level. They combine physicality and quality, which makes them a difficult opponent, so we will need to stay fully focused.
Lapadula with the national team? These will be crucial matches for him, as they are for World Cup qualification, and he is a fundamental player for Peru. When players are called up for international duty, there are rules to follow, and we can only respect them.
Set-pieces have yielded excellent results so far, but it is not just Salvatore Esposito, we have several skilled players, and we must make the most of those situations, which are increasingly important in modern football.
Mateju? He may not be the most eye-catching player, but he is extremely versatile and reliable, so his absence will be significant. However, we have the resources to replace him. For a player in his role, making it to the 30th game before receiving his first suspension is quite remarkable".
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