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28-04-2024 – 23:41
(ANSA) – FLORENCE, APRIL 28 – ”The greatest satisfaction was starting again after a disappointment that made us very sad. We needed a victory to prepare well for the match against Bruges, I’m satisfied”. So Vincenzo Italiano after the 5-1 inflicted on Sassuolo which allowed Fiorentina to catch Napoli in eighth place. ”Now let’s focus on the Conference, a tough team awaits us – continued the Viola coach – We will start preparing in the best possible way, we all care a lot about it”. Meanwhile, president Rocco Commisso has announced that he will do everything to be there next Thursday for the Conference semi-final first leg.
Then again Italian, on Nico Gonzalez who scored a brace: ”It’s an important thing, I’m convinced that Nico at this level and with this mental condition can be capable of anything – said the Viola coach -. Championship goals? We have the same roll as the first round and we have to continue”. Different climate at Sassuolo, a defeat as heavy as the ranking: the Emilians are increasingly embroiled in the fight to avoid relegation. ”I agree with those who say that we made a bad impression – admitted Davide Ballardini -, if fans criticized us, they are right. But I know how much the players care and that’s probably why they struggle to express what we would like. You need to have another determination and another attitude. I assume my responsibilities, then it is clear that, with all our strengths and weaknesses, it is necessary to face our opponents with a completely different spirit. How to ward off the bad thought of relegation? The only way is to face this situation with determination, you have to play with fury. Wasn’t the pre-race retreat useful? We just wanted to give a signal and make it clear that we care a lot.” (HANDLE). .
Of ANSA
28-04-2024 – 23:41