The debut in the Italian Cup with Spezia, on Saturday 21 the debut in the league with Perugia (at 18): “We are ready”, says Emanuele Berrettoni, sporting director of a Pordenone that will begin his third season of Serie B with two games in a row in Lignano.
Can we say that, after a month of pre-season, we are starting to get serious?
“Decidedly. Up for grabs a passage of the round and the first points in the championship, which count like all the others. We want to start on the right foot. The team works well together, there are already those who have joined and who, as soon as they arrive, will do so soon ».
Is Mister Paci the right person to start a cycle?
«We hope so. This period of training and friendlies only reinforced the beliefs we had about him, both as a coach and as a person. I see room for improvement in all aspects related to the group. Defensively, there are still some steps to be taken, but it’s normal, it’s part of the moment ».
The arrivals of Ciciretti (although injured for ten days) and Folorunsho raise the technical level of the team. Do you agree?
«Yes, and not only that. They also raise it physically. They are important players, who will give us a great hand. We strongly believe in both of us and, above all, we liked the fact that all the guys agreed to come here with enthusiasm. It means that they have seen the work our club has done over the years ».
For El Kaouakibi, it took a long time to make the purchase official. For many it may be the “crack” of the next market.
“Because it had so many suitors, but in the end we won it. He believed in our ideas and in our project. For him, after the excellent season in Serie C in South Tyrol, it will be a fundamental year ».
There are currently more than 30 players in the squad: is it true that, with the introduction of the five, changes need more players?
«In our opinion, yes, for that reason they are all potential holders for us, especially in the offensive department, where 80 percent of substitutions are recorded. In general, given the situation, there will be room for everyone during the championship. Whoever proves to go faster will play ».
But it is perceived that some elements matter a lot. Tsadjout, as soon as he arrived, took the number 9 shirt.
“Frank is a guy we have bet on a lot. From the first moment we only had confirmations relating to his potential: when you see him training every day, you really understand what kind of player he is and what his qualities are ».
Kupisz in many formations in which he played was one of the leaders. Can it also be in Pordenone?
«We needed such an element in the team. It has character and experience. The first week was for him to adapt, a little at a time he will take the measures ».
One last comment on Ciurria who left you to move to Monza.
«He strongly wanted to leave, after which the negotiations with Monza developed and the conclusion satisfied us. We are pleased that Monza himself, after Diaw, has bet and bought another of our players. It means that our way of working is appreciated ».