The numbers don’t lie and often give us a snapshot of what really happens. So it is with the‘Empolia team capable of putting the difficulties of the last championship behind them and having made a convincing start which placed them, after a dozen days, in mid-table. Undoubtedly the goal of salvation is still very far away, but few expected this performance: not only because the group has been extensively renovated, hiring young and if we want inexperienced players, but also because of the technical hole that the farewell seemed to have left of Nicola in the summer.
D’Aversa’s ideas have taken hold
Instead, the arrival of Roberto D’Aversa brought new, fresh ideas, which the team was able to understand and apply right away. The coach from Abruzzo made his clear mark, with a particularly effective game that produced many points, especially away from home. He was able to immediately get into the heads of his players and convinced them that his tactical proposal was ideal for enhancing their skills. D’Aversa has had a direct impact and has been able to get the best out of his players, at least until now. If anything, Empoli are missing something in attack, a little more malice, to close out matches. Against Lecce the Azzurri ended up in trouble, also due to the much energy they expended, but they must improve their coolness in front of goal.
A group that never gave up
However, it should not be forgotten that the team had to deal with several absences, especially in midfield and attack. These are serious absences for a team like Empoli. And it is also this aspect that defines the essence of the group. A tough group, which did not cling to excuses or alibis and which never gave up, continuing on its path. Now D’Aversa will have a break which seems more than necessary to recover injured players or those lacking oxygen. Then the unbridled race for salvation will start again.