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10.43pm – Genoa ends the championship with a smile. The rossoblù prevailed in front of their fans 2-0 against Bologna thanks to goals from Malinovskyi and Vitinha. In a few moments the technician Alberto Gilardino will speak at the press conference to comment on the “Ferraris” match. Follow the live text on TUTTOmercatoWEB.com.
11.45pm – Alberto Gilardino’s press conference begins.
Excellent job in Genoa.
“If I think back to where we started in Moena, such a thought was most likely unexpected. Then this path was cultivated, built and trained. The boys pushed hard until tonight and we won against a strong team. Congratulations to the boys who they deserve all this.”
The thing that surprised everyone is that in the last few games there hasn’t been any tiredness. 49 crazy goal points.
“Something unique to score 49 points upon returning to Serie A. This is what we pass on to the boys, we haven’t given up an inch and this must be Genoa’s DNA that they must maintain over time. We have sacrificed a lot of our lives to build this type group”.
To whom do you dedicate this result?
“I’m happy about it but it’s thanks to my staff and the guys who listen to the requests and bring them onto the pitch. I dedicate it to the Genoa fans who work for Genoa behind the scenes. From the doctors to the physiotherapists, everyone who works at Pio. First and foremost my dedication is to my wife and my daughters who have always supported me and have become huge fans.”
Four points against Bologna that could have been six.
“We had a bit of difficulty in the first leg. Tonight the team played a high-level match. I’m happy for guys like Cittadini, for Vitinha’s return to the pitch and allow me to say a few words about Strootman. I was lucky to train a great champion. He has been an example in this year and a half for everyone, even for me. I thank him, I salute him and I hope he makes the best decision for everyone.”
Vitinha kissed his shirt after the goal.
“I didn’t see it but it’s a good sign. I hope the club has seen it and those responsible can intervene to give me a gift.”
How sad is it that the season is over?
“I’m sorry when it ends, it will be hard to break away but I need it. It was a crescendo finale from a mental point of view. I never felt that the team dropped an inch but they were eager to battle in every type of match.”
Want to?
“Good but like everyone behind. I’m happy that this year we managed to valorise players who in the past hadn’t had this type of positive continuity in this category. I’m thinking of Vogliacco, Sabelli, Cittadini, the veterans. We all managed to create a important approach”.
Gudmundsson said he dreamed of the Premier League but who knows now…
“What do I think? It must be very clear to everyone. The club invests and the coach must make the team improve. Considerations must then be made when it becomes necessary to sell a player. However, this will be decided by the club. At that moment we will have to be vigilant and alert on the market to make up for the gap that may exist in the sale of certain players. There is a relationship with director Ottolini, with president Zangrillo. I am very open This year we were a surprise. Next year we must confirm ourselves. We must start again with our feet firmly on the ground, roll up our sleeves and have the hunger and desire to have a championship like this because you risk running into bad situations.”
Have you already prepared something for next season?
“When we have to take into consideration players who leave Genoa, we will have to be good at looking for and finding good players like Gudmundsson and Frendrup from two years ago. And it will then take time and work. We will have to make them make mistakes. and daily sacrifice. That will depend on me.”
What are you doing with Ankeye?
“Yes. David has arrived from another reality. He is improving, he wants to work, he will train with us and we will have to accompany him during his time on the pitch”.
Citizens?
“I’m happy. He’s been working since he arrived and he deserved an evening like this.”
11.57pm – Alberto Gilardino’s press conference ends.