The coach dictates the line from Pejo’s retirement: “You need that enthusiasm and that cohesion to pursue the first goal: salvation”. But in the meantime he says he will not be able to stop any departures of the players in the squad
PEJO. Press conference of the coach Leonardo Semplici in the pre-championship retreat of Pejo. There is already a starting point pedr the rossoblù coach. «The enthusiasm and cohesion of last season’s final. But we must have our game identity, we must always be proactive and play the game ourselves. In all fields with great respect. But also with great conviction ». This is Semplici’s credo, on the third day of work leading the preparation in Trentino.
Impossible for the rossoblù technician to stop possible exits. «No veto – he said – because at the moment the situation is difficult for the coffers of all the clubs. With the pandemic it is difficult for anyone to say no to certain proposals. We are trying different solutions, we are still missing something in some roles and we are adapting: we are looking for players and solutions that are right for us ».
Target? «Salvation – Simplici cuts short – then we’ll see what we can do». Nainggolan, Godin and Nandez: «Radja is very important – he explained – but, as the president said, other considerations must also be made. Happy if he comes back. Godin? There is no question of quality, but the historical moment is what it is: its situation is linked to what is happening. Nandez is a player who has a lot of market. For me I would keep them all, but we also want to give value to those who played less last season ».
An example above all is Walukiewicz: «We focus on him, we will try to exploit his potential, then it’s up to him to deserve the rest». The module? “We started from an idea of 3-4-2-1, but we are also trying the back four”. Strootman? «A great player, with great personality, adapts to our game. Glad he is with us ». The surprise? «The youngest, Cavuoti – he said – a boy of perspective. But let’s not put too much pressure on him. In general, everyone presented themselves very well ».
Simeone and Pereiro are also rossoblù for now: «Simeone can do very well, we’re starting from scratch: I’d like him to stay. Because put in the right conditions it can give so much. Pereiro has great quality, he ran into injuries and Covid in an unlucky season ». (HANDLE).
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