Two days after the away game in Mantua, coach Roberto Donadoni spoke at a press conference: "We've worked very well over the last two weeks, with excellent participation, and we're continuing with the mini program we set ourselves, without wanting to overdo things because that risks having the opposite effect. We're starting to see some results, which makes me very happy. Obviously, we're taking it one step at a time with the aim of progressing.
Now we have an important match against a team that is on a positive run and will be playing at home, but as I said to the lads this morning, as the match approaches, I personally feel more and more excited and at ease: I am eager to see if what we have prepared during training will yield results in the match.
We are doing a more than natural amount of work for a team that has to face a championship that requires a very high pace, so what matters is having a good reserve that allows you to run for 90 minutes plus injury time. Of course, in soccer, you don't just run, you also need technique and quality. Football consists of two moments: when we have the ball and when our opponents have it. Therefore, we must improve our game, make good use of time and space, and do so in order to put the opposing team in difficulty.
Mantova? I always prefer the idea of working harder on ourselves because, while it's obviously important to know our opponents' strengths, I believe it's essential to focus on what we know how to do and be aware of our own abilities. This means you worry less about your opponents, but that doesn't mean letting them do whatever they want. Rather, it means being aware of your own potential, which is certainly more productive.
Bandinelli is back training regularly, but he's clearly coming off a long break and needs to work to get back to his best form. Comotto is also back training fully with the group, but both need to work progressively. We've lost Soleri to an injury caused by a move that often leads to this type of injury, but it seems to be less serious than we might have expected at first. I expect to be able to bring Hristov back into the group because he is an important player, and this is something I would like to see from all the players because when there is a desire to be part of the group even when you are not feeling well, it is a very positive sign for your teammates".
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