On Sunday the Dolomiti Bellunesi meets an ex from Belluno and Union Feltre. “I expect a strong team that is also reinforced, but for me it will be a normal match”
No regrets for the lack of involvement in the Belluno Dolomites. Mike Miniati is having fun, and a lot, in Cartigliano. Among other things, the Vicentini are experiencing yet another season of applause, especially if you think about the ways in which the training of the coach Ferronato faces the category. Evening workouts, most of the players busy during the day at work, limited budget but such enthusiasm and competence that allows you to leave behind, every time, many more famous opponents. And so in the category come from time to time not too sweaty salvation and this year too the address seems well marked. At Sunday’s match against the Dolomites, Cartigliano got there with one more point in the standings (18) and back from two consecutive victories on the fields of Ambrosiana and Caldiero Terme.
Mike, the secret of your new team, now in Serie D since 2018?
«The organization, combined with the humility of the whole environment. A series of values in which I see myself. I had no doubts in accepting their proposal. I am happy to be part of this environment ».
In the season then interrupted by Covid, Cartigliano was even in the running for the playoffs. In general, he then puts the salvation theme on file well in advance. How much work is behind these results?
“Very very much. We try to take care of the details in the four weekly workouts. Certainly here, there is no doubt about what our primary goal is, which is to obtain salvation as soon as possible. This, however, without shirking the desire to grow and improve “.
As a native of Belluno, how do you live the challenge against the Dolomites?
“In a normal way. I don’t feel like an ex, I’ve never worn this club shirt. Then of course, I was part of two out of three realities that contributed to the union, namely Belluno and Union Feltre ».
As a native of Belluno, are you or have you been sorry for your lack of involvement?
«I took note of it then and I don’t think about it anymore. They communicated the decision to me and at that point the Cartigliano proposal arrived. No problem, in the future you never know, people and situations change ».
In your opinion, did it affect the difficult year experienced at Union Feltre, on a personal and collective level?
“I don’t know, but that’s the past. We certainly did not do well, but in the end we remained in the category. And I have always behaved like a captain, giving my all ».
What opponent do you expect?
“Strengthened, as we have seen. And with a first place squad, seeing the names that make it up. But we aim to get the maximum points ».
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