Roberto Taurinocoach of Gubbio, presented the match against Pontedera in a press conference, recognizing the opponent’s difficulties in terms of results, but not in play: “We face a team that, although it is in difficulty with results, continues to express a good football. I know their coach, Menichini, an expert and prepared coach, so it won’t be an easy match. We will find a determined team eager to score points.
Taurino highlighted some aspects on which the team must improve: “We have grown in dribbling, but we must find greater defensive solidity, like in Legnago, where Venturi saved us on some occasions. Furthermore, in the maneuver we must eliminate certain reading errors and improve the offensive incisiveness. Our players have the qualities to make the difference, but we need more determination to find the winning shot.”
The coach also took stock of the injuries: “Franchini won’t be there, he had a muscle strain and will have to be out of action for at least 15-20 days to avoid relapses. D’Ursi on the other hand will be called up, he’s recovering and will probably start from the bench. a strong player and we want him to be at his best on the pitch.”
On the team’s expectations, Taurino commented: “We are satisfied with what we have done so far, but we know that the championship is tough and level. We are ambitious, but we must remain humble and focused. This group has demonstrated that it has human and technical values, but we must still improve some defects. Our dream is to stay close to the top teams and, with ten games to go, we will see where we are in the standings. We could give ourselves and the community of Gubbio a dream”, he concluded.