Standing in for coach Luca D’Angelo, who was serving a suspension, assistant coach Riccardo Taddei addressed the media after today’s win: “We didn’t play our usual first half, maybe we looked a bit hesitant, probably still feeling the effects of an undeserved loss. But in the second half, we saw the aggressive, determined team that’s been on display all season. There’s no question about the final result, it was fully deserved.
Sampdoria is a strong, well-organized team, but we did well to expose their weaknesses over the course of the match.
Everyone knows how important Salvatore Esposito is to us. Last year, we carved out this role for him within the squad, and he’s embraced it by becoming our technical leader. The team follows his lead, and so do the fans, you could feel the energy shift when he came on.
Bertola? He’s a valuable and versatile player. We’ve been thinking about playing him in midfield for a while, and he responded really well. We’re pleased that our decision paid off.
Since January 2024, this team has represented the city and the Club with pride, showing a real sense of identity. And that’s something fans recognize, not just the technical quality on the pitch, but the attitude behind it all.
Gori? We have two very good goalkeepers. The coach made a purely technical choice. When Gori was on the bench, it was because Chichizola’s traits were considered more suitable at that time. But Gori has trained hard and stayed ready, and that speaks to his professionalism.
Now we need to keep going, one game at a time. We need balance, otherwise, it’s easy to get caught up emotionally in the moment. Last year, we reached our goal in the very last match of the season, and this year we want to keep our chances alive for something even better.
I’ve known D’Angelo for a long time, 13 years. When you’ve been with someone that long, words aren’t always necessary. I know what he thinks and what he wants, and he knows how to leave me calm and confident in passing his message on to the team. That’s exactly what happened today".
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