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1.15pm – Torino is looking for a prompt redemption after the elimination from the Italian Cup, the Granata first in the standings (since last night in the company of Milan) host Lazio and want to continue dreaming, with another full house at the Olimpico Grande Torino to push the team in the lunch match against Lazio. Soon, the technician Paolo Vanoli will present the match against the Biancocelesti. Follow the live text on Tuttomercatoweb.com, the press conference is scheduled to start at 1.30pm.
1.39pm – Vanoli’s press conference begins
Are you ready for Lazio?
“Toro must always be ready. They are doing very well, they demonstrated it in the Europa League and have important offensive potential”
Is performance always the priority?
“It always will be, to achieve something important it depends on performance. Then there is the caliber of the opponent, you have to know how to do everything”
Have you reread the match against Empoli?
“Tomorrow is one more reason to show that we’re not making mistakes again. It was a disappointment, we wanted to pass, but we need it to be transformed into positive energy. These races give the opportunity to understand where to improve, I’m convinced that we’ll take a step forward We need to grow up.”
Did you understand the errors?
“In the first half against Empoli we lacked speed with the ball, it also happened against Lecce: if you want to play the game, you have to improve your interpretation with the ball. I’m working hard on this thing, it’s not easy to improve but we’re working on it”
Have you thought about corrective measures?
“They are different matches between Empoli and Lazio. The principle is that you have to improve, regardless of the opponent: technical quality must never be lacking”
Will Vojvoda play on Tavares and Zaccagni’s side?
“Lazio also have fast players on the right. Anyone who goes on the pitch must know this: I’m lucky enough to have a defenders who know how to defend against these players, we demonstrated it with Leao above all and Loftus-Cheek. It’s a question of phase defensive, it’s never an individual matter. Vojvoda is fine, everyone is fine.”
Have you heard from Cairo recently?
“Do you think I don’t feel my president? Absolutely, coming to the stadium isn’t my job… I told the players, they should be proud because we gave something to our fans, who are the most important part. But the path is long, we will find difficulties and we will have to overcome them together with these magnificent fans”
What did you think when looking at the ranking?
“I don’t watch it… I make my fans watch it. The best part is what we are giving: we are humble, the road is long and after Lazio we will have Inter to see what level we are at. I’m happy when the fans are happy, I have to look forward because the championship doesn’t end tomorrow”