«We have completed a growth path and we have arrived where we wanted». Sports director Nereo Bonato spoke to Videolina Sport and, answering questions from Mariangela Lampis and Valentina Caruso, said, in view of the play-off against Venezia: «Yes, always Venezia, but fate gives us another chance. When I arrived there was a certain situation, with the president who decided to get back into the game and revolutionize society, starting with the change of technical leadership. We knew the values of the squad: in January we decided to make targeted choices to avoid confusion. To relaunch the group and aim for the playoffs. We have also laid the foundations for the future, whether it's in Serie A or B. In football, the fewer mistakes you make, the more chances you have of moving forward. Now there's Venice, which ended very well like us: it's necessary to play with a free head, aware of our values and our improvements».
Nandez renew? «We talked, but this is not the time to stop at these details now. I reiterate that this will not be a disposable path ». In Modena and Parma Bonato lost his proverbial aplomb: «We are still paying for what happened at the Tardini, we would be ahead of the Ducali». And now comes the moment of truth: «The playoffs are a lottery and we arrive at the climax of our season strong in our values. Ranieri gave balance, competence and charisma , he brings a motivating calm to allow the boys to express themselves at their best. In one-off matches like the one with Venice we must all keep in mind that on a psychological level the episodes determine a lot, everything must be put together to face the difficulties that will arise. For sure playing at home, feeling our fans close, will do us good».