Alberto GilardinoGenoa coach, comments to the microphones of DAZN the 3-0 victory over Cagliari: “I think it was the best Genoa of the season, it wasn’t so obvious because at 39 points you could have lowered the mentality level a little but this is an extraordinary group with a team mentality to see. Just look at Thorsby who played an incredible game, but everyone.”
Did you expect a season like this?
“The way it started, it was difficult to think about a season like this, because we were under construction and there were some situations to put right. Step by step, even with some defeats, we did something extraordinary. The credit goes to the Guys, something really good was done. Despite having a lot of important points, I asked him to continue to improve, this was the response tonight and I’m really happy.”
Your growth on a personal level?
“Until a year and a half ago I was in the Primavera, I can say that I have made giant strides. Thanks to those who work with me and the boys, it has been a fast and positive path, we must continue on this path. I am very pleased with the compliments from Ranieri, a coach of great experience and competence.”
Was the idea always to save yourself by playing good football?
“The will from the beginning was this, having a goalkeeper who knows how to play well with his feet and other players like Badelj and Strootman who know how to dribble or like Gudmundsson, but also dynamic like Frendrup or Thorsby. We tried to be direct tonight It went very well, we managed everything and I have to congratulate the team.”
Zangrillo said he wanted to plan the future together…
“I too, we will meet in these days. On my part there is great affection and gratitude towards this club and these people who love me. We will sit at the table to talk in a concrete way”.