12.15. Starting from 12.30 pm, Cagliari coach Davide Nicola will speak to the press about tomorrow’s match against Lazio. His Cagliari is once again in difficulty, and the match against the Capitoline team is certainly not the most desired test.
12.29. The conference begins.
How important is the work with short distance races?
“Very, when the match is close the attention is greater. Injured? Jankto needs to recover his condition, Kingstone is recovered”.
What match are you expecting tomorrow?
“We will have to play a match with a high technical and emotional level. We will have to be good at limiting them, and trying to play ourselves. We know that the opponent has value, but we want to demonstrate our competitiveness. Makoumboui? He is a player who has had a certain I use it, it has certain characteristics. I have many elements in the squad and I want to give everyone a chance.”
What remains positive from the match against Bologna?
“There were moments in which we suffered, as did they. I liked the match, but we must perform better, especially in converting the opportunities produced. We train with extreme confidence. We played it, and we created. We will have to be less frantic in reversing the action, as sometimes we get into trouble ourselves.”
Could the Parma match be a mirror for tomorrow’s match?
“A lot of cleanliness will be needed, but Parma are a different opponent than Lazio, who still concede a lot in the first quarter of an hour. They are an extraordinary opponent, and we will have to be good at balance, attacking with personality, but defending with order” .
Felici and Adopo entered well against Bologna.
“Felici could also start. I don’t know if tomorrow or in other circumstances. He must be able to exploit every possibility, but when I talk about balance within the environment I am referring to the continuity in everyone’s growth. After that? He has been playing with continuity. He didn’t start for Bologna because he was tired. I also have to make this type of assessment.”
Balance sheet of the turnover of these matches.
“I didn’t do much with it. Mina, Adopo enjoyed it, the others less. I don’t just evaluate how much you play, but how you play.”
How much autonomy does Pavoletti have?
“Good question. He’s an expert player, so he knows how to use his energy. He’s been out a lot, a month and a half, but he’s never failed to put in the effort. Lapadula himself is working very well. We’ll need them too” .
Is there a problem in attack?
“We struggle to score goals, it’s true. Scoring through creation doesn’t depend on ability or awareness. At the moment we are among the teams that shoot the most, but we don’t have a lot of confidence. I’m convinced that by continuing to work, the goals will also come. Lazio? They have a qualitative squad, used to playing on multiple fronts. They have two very strong sternums in one-on-one situations. They look for the center a lot when setting up, but they also often pass on the wings. Each game is different, it will also depend on the team our belief.”
There will be no Tavares. Point in favor?
“Pellegrini will play, so they will fall to their feet. Tavares is a great player, but there will be another one capable of crossing. The challenge will be one-on-one in the defensive phase.”
12.45. End of the conference.