Alessio DionisiPalermo coach, spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match against Reggiana:
What is your assessment of Palermo’s current moment?
“All the players who are here in Palermo are there for what they have shown they can do, not for what they could do. We are aware that we have not yet achieved the desired results, but I see progress in performances. It is clear that we also want to improve the numbers, but the character of the team goes hand in hand with the performance and attitude of the individual players. Over time, further evaluations will be made, but at the moment I believe the staff is balanced.”
It is clear that every coach always wants to talk about victories. How is this situation handled?
“Obviously it would be nice to come here and talk only about successes, but the role of a coach requires balance, you need to be able to discuss both the positive and less positive aspects. Personally, I am very motivated and satisfied with the choice to lead this team. I am confident in what we do in the future.”
Vasic hasn’t found much space yet, how do you see his inclusion?
“Vasic is working well and doesn’t have any physical problems. In training he is showing that he deserves an opportunity, and I have considered the idea of inserting him several times. So far he has only found space against Napoli, but his moment will come soon, he is growing constantly.”
And what about Appuah?
“Appuah has had little continuous training, but we expect a lot from him. He is a young boy, but he already shows great potential in training.”
Speaking of functionality, Henry seems to have had more space.
“It may be true, due to his characteristics he adapts better to some game situations. Henry has shown himself to be more functional in certain contexts, while Brunori has other qualities to offer. However, the game system requires different interpretations depending on the players employees”.
And in view of the match against Reggiana, how is the team preparing?
“Saric, Brunori and Lucioni will not be available. We will face Reggiana maintaining our approach. They are a team that tends to defend with a low center of gravity and then start again on the counterattack. They have quick players in tight spaces and good long-range shooters. It will be It’s important to interpret the match with attention and concentration.”