The attacker from Feltre made his debut in the second half with Levico and will be available on Sunday in San Martino di Lupari
A summer that became complicated immediately, due to a problem with that knee that had already been operated on on the cruciate. Then a lot of personalized work, while the others did the preparation and learned the concepts imparted by Mr. Lauria and his staff. Then, here is the return to the group a few days before the Cup match against Levico, with one goal in mind: to be there at the debut in the league.
That’s exactly how it went. On Saturday Alex Cossalter took over Filippo De Paoli, when his teammates had already solved the problems and led 3-1 against the Trentino. The Zugni Tauro welcomed him with warm applause. Now the playmaker from Feltre hopes to have left behind his physical troubles. Because there is a need for someone like him, in a season where the Dolomiti Bellunesi intends to be the protagonist starting from Sunday in San Martino di Lupari. Alex, feelings?
«It was really nice to play again. I expected a little bit to take the field and a little bit no. After all, I trained with my teammates for just one week, so I didn’t think I’d get back into shape right away. Instead I feel good. Making all this coincide with a victory has also increased personal satisfaction ».
But what happened to you?
«At the first training session of the season, the knee on which I had been operated on made a strange movement, and some fibers fell off. From there, for a month and a half, I had to devote myself to muscle strengthening. Until the Friday before the Cup, when I was able to start sitting again with my teammates ».
The knee response?
“Good for now. I know I have this deficit due to the rupture of the crusader remedied when I was at Bologna, in 2019. The solution to compensate for the weakness is to always keep the muscles around you strong ».
Is it therefore likely that you will still be managed for some time, from the point of view of the timing?
“I have to catch up as a condition, but if I had to go out on the pitch I would be really happy.”
What can you tell us about the first victory? Indeed, let’s get to it by talking about the previous defeat.
«That knockout in the Cup served to alarm us. Because being able to learn what was wrong helped to focus attention on our shortcomings. However, it remained a challenge in which the episodes especially cost dearly. The game could already be seen ».
After the 4-1 is the saying valid: “We weren’t poor before, we’re not champions now”?
“Yup. In the meantime, we have brought home the three points, but let’s not delude ourselves. Luparense awaits us, a strong team made up of high-level players ».
Let’s talk about you again. You could have gone elsewhere, you chose to stay.
«I was convinced by being part of the provincial team. I am proud of that. It’s an exciting project, plus a really nice group has been created right from the start. Indeed, the best I’ve ever been a part of ».
But what do you say about your brother Thomas’ first goal in the Primavera?
“I’m happy. Maybe he’s not playing very much, so having the personality to go and kick that penalty shows how much courage and desire to do well he has ».
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