First with the captain’s armband for Gerard Yepes. The Sampdoria midfielder, after the victory in Lecco, spoke to the club’s official channels: “It was a difficult match from the start both due to the weather conditions and the conditions of the pitch. We interpreted the second half better than to the first. The substitutions and the change of formation changed the game and allowed us to score.
The complicated situation linked to the many injuries has allowed the team to create a harmonious and collaborative environment between players and staff. We have become a family. This allowed us to stay in the play-off zone. Wearing the captain’s armband is a source of great pride for me. I’ve been here for six years, I lived through one of the worst periods in the club’s history and I know how difficult it was for the fans.
Wearing the armband in front of so many fans was wonderful. Now all I need is the goal under the South. Given the results of the other teams, today’s match was fundamental, but the next ones will be so too.”