The match against Salernitana ends 2-2 thanks to the goals scored by Manaj and Verde, allowing the Eagles to extend the positive wake with a precious point. The words of coach Thiago Motta in the post-match:
This is a very important point looking at the context and the course of the match. We faced a Salernitana with many changes and a lot of enthusiasm. It was a test of character, we went down twice, but we managed to get back into the game. Verde didn't stop inciting his teammates for a moment after he went out; both he and the guys who were on the bench know they are important to the team and they always try to help out, I'm satisfied with the group and the bond that has been created.
Preparing for this match was different than usual because we didn't know what players Salernitana would have lined up, but we have our way of playing, we know what spaces to occupy, so we trained and worked as we always have.
If players like Kiwior and Manaj are doing well it's all thanks to them, we can propose, try to bring out the best, but in the end, it all depends on them. Both are players who are putting in a lot of effort individually, but above all for the team.
Gyasi and Verde are used to playing with their feet inverted, I like to change also because today playing against a four-man defense Verde could be dangerous as well as Gyasi on the other side. In addition, they have a certain freedom in the field to understand and manage the situations perfectly and in case they reverse themselves.
Kiwior in front of the defense gives the team more balance and stability. He's a very willing guy who has been training well for quite some time. He's an intelligent guy who works hard and shows a lot of selflessness towards his teammates and the role he's playing is not an easy one, but he's showing he can manage it with great style.
The two penalties were correct, I think that tonight all three teams that took the field played a very good game: ours, Salernitana, and the referee's. I think the draw was a well-deserved result, both in terms of chances and the way we played and fought until the end, I think this is fair.
The decision on who should take the penalty shots was made independently by the boys, they are the ones who are on the field and feel the sensations of the game. We have several penalty takers on the team, today was the first two penalties awarded in this league and I'm happy that they went well and that the guys listened to their feelings.
We just finished a tough game against a direct opponent, we earned a point in the standings, now we will give ourselves a day of rest, but then we will immediately prepare for the next challenge that will be as important as all the others we have faced and will face from now until the end of the championship. We will continue to work with our heads down and with humility."
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