TMW
The Derby della Lanterna is approaching. After more than two years, the match that is not like all the others in the city of Genoa is back. A derby that is worth the sixteenth finals of the Coppa Italia with Genoa and Sampdoria ready to compete for the passage of the round with Roma awaiting in the eighth finals. For the occasion, Mayor Marco Bucci wanted to host the two coaches, rossoblù and blucerchiato, in the seat of the Municipality in Palazzo Tursi in the Ligurian capital, to give a signal of relaxation after the latest recent news events that have happened in the city.
The technician Alberto Gilardino he presented the challenge as follows: “I think the mayor has made a very clear, passionate and beautiful picture. I was lucky enough to play it and now I will be lucky enough to be able to coach Genoa in this derby. The first thought as a player goes to the journey by bus from the hotel to the stadium and seeing many families with different colors approaching the stadium together.
It’s something unique that represents Genoa, this derby, we know that on the field there will be healthy competition, healthy rivalry but on the field it must be a show for both sets of fans. We hope it is like that”.