In the press conference held at the “Gloriano Mugnaini” sports center, the sporting director of Sampdoria, Pietro Accardiaddressed the main themes that animate the present and future of the club. First of all, Accardi clarified the decision of the recent withdrawal, defining it as “not punitive but decisive”, explaining that “it was necessary to discuss even more” to resolve the current difficulties. After the discussion with the president, it was decided to suspend the permits and immediately meet in Bogliasco: “They have been three intense days, a moment to become aware of the situation we are experiencing”. Accardi reiterated his confidence in the team’s ability to recover: “We are convinced that we have the resources to reverse this situation.”
Accardi then spoke about the January transfer window, expressing his desire to further improve the squad only if strictly necessary: “Right now, we’re focused on being the best version of ourselves. In January, if we need to improve the squad, we won’t hold back.” Acknowledging the difficulties encountered so far, he underlined how the project cannot ignore “everyone’s fault” when results are slow in arriving, adding: “I have no doubts about the values of the players we have signed, but we must do more.” As for the midfield and defence, he assured that targeted investments have been made and that the club is aware of the possible strengthening needs should the need arise in January.
On the coach’s confirmation, Accardi was clear: “Sottil is not in time. He enjoys the trust of the club, myself and the team.” The importance of a positive attitude, according to Accardi, goes far beyond technical-tactical issues: “It’s not the formation that changes things, but the spirit with which you approach matches.” Accardi also rejected the hypothesis of Pirlo’s return in the event of Sottil’s dismissal, reiterating that the team has the ability to reverse course with the right mentality. He concluded by talking about the internal relationships with the management and the owners, stating that he had “a fantastic relationship with Manfredi and Messina” and that he felt in full harmony with the owners to carry forward the project.