Euphoria Andrea Subtle. The Sampdoria coach commented in the press room on the success against Genoa in the Coppa Italia: “Borini? Today he did well and made the team equalise but also the others who came on added momentum to put Genoa under pressure and look for the equaliser. Congratulations, to those who started and those who came on”.
Despite the difference in category, Sampdoria. Did you prepare the match like this?
“The match must be prepared as always to be aggressive. There is also an opponent, so there are moments when you have to stay in a low block. The team has always been high, proactive. We played a lot with the strikers where we should have insisted more in the second half. I would say that I am happy, but why not that I am surprised because I have always said that this team has quality”.
What keys did he hit at halftime?
“The key is to play our game. That’s how I see it. We respect the opponent. All of us. But in the end I want Sampdoria to play their game and do everything to win. This was the communication between the first and second half, insisting more on verticality. When I say unscrupulousness I don’t mean presumption, quite the opposite. It means: ‘I’m humble, I respect you but I have the qualities to put you in difficulty'”.
Are you realizing the feat?
“I’m very happy. I’m used to enjoying victories, it’s my first derby. But at the same time I’m always used to being very balanced in victories.”
Does this Sampdoria, in games that focus on details, rarely use set pieces?
“We are working on it, of course. We have players who have excellent feet, but on average it depends on the choices I make. On average we don’t have a team of cuirassiers but we are working on it a lot. We have to improve.”
The mental aspect has changed.
“It’s fundamental. The games now last 100 minutes. It must be a lifestyle. You play until the end without thinking about what happened. And they are doing this. We conceded a goal, we made a mistake but it can happen. Ball in the center and we start hammering again. And this attitude then rewards you”.
How close is it to your Sampdoria in mind?
“We still have room for growth. I have clear ideas about where I want to take the team. We have many concepts to improve but I see availability in the group.”
Kasami?
“He is available, he had an injury in the pre-season. He is a very experienced player who is regaining his fitness. I hope to recover him 100%”.