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2.32pm – After the match against Cagliari, the Genoa coach Patrick Vieira will speak at a press conference from the “Luigi Ferraris” stadium in Marassi. Follow the live text on TUTTOmercatoWEB.com.
15.06 – Patrick Vieira’s press conference begins.
His emotions upon returning to Serie A for his first job as coach.
“The atmosphere was exciting. I liked the environment in the stadium. From a playing point of view we played a good match, we have some things to improve. I felt sorry for the boys because we deserved to win this game because we were the stronger team in the second half. That’s football, it’s difficult to accept the second penalty.”
Have we seen anything from Vieira’s Genoa?
“I’m sorry that we didn’t win this match. The boys played a proud game in competing with the opponent. I saw the boys concentrated and with the desire to do well. Afterwards, with the work we do every day, we will be as solid as squad”.
The second penalty?
With the respect I have for the referee, I believe he made a mistake on the second penalty.”
Objective to grow.
“The objective is to improve as a team. Today we played an interesting match in possession, we found the midfielders between the lines creating dangerous situations for the opponent. We can score more goals, we made some wrong choices but what I saw it’s very positive for the rest of the championship.”
The recovery of the players.
“Even those who started had a good race. But having these recoveries is very important, I think it will increase the competitiveness of the team and make it even stronger.”
Badelj and Frendrup?
“They are two very intelligent players, two players who play for the team. It’s true that they both played a really good game today. They have different qualities, Milan with his experience controls the tempo of the match and Morten is a player who can arrive in the area”.
It’s your first time running, how did you prepare for this race in just a few days?
“I found a team that was very good mentally and that wanted to win. I knew that today’s match would be a challenge where I would learn a lot about my players. I knew that before there were things to improve but the boys did a good race.”
Second goal arrived with a phrasing.
“This was the idea of the game and the boys respected it. When they are placed well on the pitch, with the quality and experience we have in midfield, we make the right choices. We put ourselves in difficulty during the match with some passes and this means that there are some things to improve. I’m happy with the match we played today.”
Messias and Vitinha?
“They are two important players. I wanted to make them play because it’s not easy to come back after an injury.”
Even the first penalty wasn’t there.
“These two decisions really bother me. We need to ask the players to play without their arms. I don’t agree with the referee’s explanations but let’s put this thing aside. The only thing we can control is the collective performance. And from this point of view I am satisfied.”
15.16 – Patrick Vieira’s press conference ends.