The storm of strong wind and rain, a disgruntled fan base, a Como team that had found the strength to react and come back, all after a very difficult few weeks. The Venice reacted twice in the turbulent evening at Penzo. The first: at kick-off, seeing the weather conditions, with a stadium less full than usual for obvious reasons and knowing that they had arrived at a fundamental seasonal crossroads, the orange-greens entered the field with the desire not to give up half an inch to reverse course. The second: when the opponent scored two goals in a few minutes: a blow, but the team took the blow and continued to try, until being rewarded with Oristanio’s Eurogol.
The group takes sides: all with Di Francesco
“We are all united, the path is the right one”: a few simple words, but those of Gaetano Oristanio have enormous weight. Because they add to those of his other teammates, such as Pohjanpalo and Nicolussi Caviglia, in recent weeks. The reference is to the group, but perhaps also to Di Francesco: the players often feel they have to point out that they believe a lot in the way in which they seek victory, in the identity they are seeking. And therefore to the coach. An aspect that may seem trivial, but which after the last few weeks of naming possible replacements for the bench, is not at all.
Two orange-green jewels
It is good to mention two names in particular in this group: Oristanio and Nicolussi Caviglia. One is playing in a way, with an incisiveness and with shots that he hadn’t shown until now, except in the Dutch Serie B. The other is having exponential growth, also in terms of goals. A case? Not exactly. The club and Antonelli strongly believed in them, investing significant sums to bring them to Laguna on a permanent basis, while other clubs didn’t believe in it. Then Di Francesco once again shows his ability to believe, launch and enhance young people. Good news in a difficult period, but which is not yet irremediable.