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So matches out of fifteen played. Eleven of which as a starter and in multiple roles. The start of the season can be summarized in this way Gabriele Piccinini with the shirt of Pisa. The first part of the championship, that of the 2001 class, was as positive as that of the team coached by Filippo Inzaghi as a whole. Although in the last two releases, against Carrarese And Cosenzathe victory did not come.
“They were two different races – he explains exclusively to the microphones of TuttoMercatoWeb.com -. First of all I don’t think that the lack of victory was due to a drop in form, but to other factors. Against Carrarese the red that arrived in the first part of the match certainly affected a very good performance. We knew it would be tough and so it was. Against Cosenza, however, we had 70 minutes of very high level where we paid for having lowered ourselves too much in the last part of the match with them, however, finding the equalizer thanks to two real Eurogoals.”
Compared to the last edition, which Serie B is the current one?
“I see a very high level. There are teams like Sassuolo who, in my opinion, would also make an impression in Serie A and other teams like Spezia, Cremonese and Sampdoria who will eventually emerge in the top rankings.”
The real news in the top positions is you. What has Inzaghi brought new since his arrival?
“The coach has brought us a lot of charisma. From day one he has worked on the group’s self-esteem and this type of management is paying off both in terms of performance and results.”
What is the next step you need to take as a team?
“We must undoubtedly improve in closing matches like the one against Cosenza. By lowering ourselves less. Also because we also work well defensively. I think it’s just a question of mental approach to the last minutes of the match.”
And on a personal level?
“I have to grow on a technical level because my main peculiarities have always been those of running, dynamism and insertions. I’m still missing the last step and I’m constantly working on this.”
Does the fact that Inzaghi uses you both as a central midfielder and as a right winger help you in this?
“Having said that in order to play I would also go in goal, the role that I feel is most mine is that of central midfielder. Playing as one of the two midfielders in the middle or even as a fifth in midfield allows me to also improve on other aspects that may prove useful for the team”.
Next weekend offers you the Mantua race. What do you expect?
“They are a team with a very strong technical and tactical identity. For this reason, the ability to limit their sources of play as much as possible will be crucial to bringing home a positive result. We will have to be decisive and lethal going forward.”
We close with a ‘family’ question. His brother Stefano plays for Cittadella. What is it like to experience the same championship? Do you discuss your experiences?
“We often talk to him during the week and obviously talk about football and what we face. Personally, then, I’m happy that he’s now finding more space on the pitch. So much so that I can’t wait to challenge him in the return match. It would be the first time in my career.”