The South Tyrol coach Federico Valente spoke at the press conference to analyze Druso’s 1-1 draw between the red and whites and Frosinone. These are his words: “When you concede a goal you lose self-esteem. Looking at the goal again, we were in possession. We have to do better in the preventive measures because the re-attack was not possible. It was perhaps the only shot on target of the second half. We have to put in the field belief. Then the equalizer from Odogwu and Masiello which almost made it 2-1. Cerofolini made a great save. If we bring home three points they are not stolen. The first draw has arrived find the 1-1. Now we have to recharge our batteries because we will play against Cesena on Sunday and it will be a difficult match because they are doing very well in the championship.”
Satisfied with the performance? Was there a response after the Catanzaro race?
“We changed something up front because we thought they would come higher with the line so we wanted to try to attack the depth. I’m happy with those who started, also with Zedadka who, in his first start as a starter, managed to create dangers. The energy of the team confirmed to me that we got back on our feet immediately. Happy with how we took to the pitch even though there is a lot of work to do.”
Merkaj’s choice
“Odogwu had some ankle problems, yesterday he did individual training. We decided to keep him out by attacking the depth. Then he came in and immediately provided physicality in the area. Merkaj and Odogwu are two very different strikers but, for our game, this It’s not an easy thing for the opponent to calculate. So it could be a possibility for the future.”
On Dragon
“I also said on Sunday that he’s talented. He’s a top-class goalkeeper. It’s not easy to come in like that, maybe it’s easier with the team that wins and that’s fine. He kept us in the game in the first half with that save, which ended up being It was practically the only one of his game. We also have to remain clear in our communication because we took a risk in the exit he made in the second half. But he works hard and I’m very happy for him.”
What value do you give to this draw?
“Against Pisa we did well. On Sunday we lacked determination and intensity. But they didn’t put us down. Even today, we had to be more balanced in our preventive actions, especially on their goal. However, a point that we are happy to take when we look at the table. We wanted three, as always, but we take it.”