PORDENONE
He is a little excited, also because today’s challenge marks his debut in official matches on the bench of Pordenone. However Massimo Paci is also very determined and eager to reach the round of 32 of the Italian Cup. Starting the season with a success, even in terms of morale, would mean a lot. «We want to pass the turn – he says before the match against Spezia -. You play every game to win, it will be like this this time too. We face a Serie A team, which has qualities, but at the same time we know little about. She didn’t play any friendly matches in the pre-season and, therefore, we couldn’t study her through video. What matters most, more than the opponent, will be our mentality. I want a group that is the protagonist, that fights for every ball and that leaves the pitch exhausted. As far as the technical-tactical aspect is concerned, we still have to work but we can make up for these shortcomings with the right attitude ».
The Pordenone has in fact changed a lot during the summer, players and game system. «We are growing – underlines Paci – but we need time. From a defensive point of view, we need to improve. The match against Bologna (lost 4-2, ed) showed us that if there is a lack of balance, one suffers. We need to be solid: for me the strong teams are the ones that collect few goals ».
Ciciretti and El Kaouakibi are absent, the newcomer Mihael Folorunsho (on loan from Napoli) will be available. «A super player – says the coach -. He can fill multiple roles, from second striker to midfielder. Let’s see whether to use it from the beginning or while the game is in progress ».
On the other hand, Thiago Motta has to deal with many unavailable and with a season, the second in a row in Serie A for Spezia, which promises to be uphill. «The problems we have had during the last period must not be an alibi – warns the Ligurian technician -. We know that we will face a tough opponent and we will have to try to do our best, fighting to get through to the next round ». –
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