"It will be a different match than the one two months ago. We must redouble our efforts and try to make life difficult for Roma." Fabio Pisacane has his feet firmly on the ground, but he certainly doesn't want to stop now, after three straight wins.
"Safety isn't a feeling, it's a goal," the Cagliari coach immediately clarified in his press conference in Asseminello ahead of tomorrow night's match at the Olimpico against the Giallorossi (who were defeated in the first leg). "We must first achieve it, and then have other long-term discussions. We shouldn't do favors to the teams fighting for the same goal as us. Feelings are risky. We must keep pushing."
The Rossoblù are in a state of emergency in the capital. Mina will be missing, having suffered a knee injury. "It's a previous problem, we have to take it day by day," explains the Neapolitan coach. "Unfortunately, it's a chronic condition, it needs to be managed and monitored. Manpower comes first." Not only the Colombian, but also Borrelli is out. "I suspect a flexor strain, which is why Mendy is leaving us, the only one with those characteristics besides Pavoletti."
And again: "They're staying on Deiola Island for therapy, and Folorunsho, who could start to pick up speed next week. And obviously Belotti and Felici."
Kiliçsoy, who recently received a visit from Turkey coach Montella, will be there : "This visit validates what he's doing, but nothing is guaranteed; he must continue to earn a place in the play-offs." And Dossena could be there from the start. "The sooner he plays, the better," Pisacane curtly commented. "He's fine; he's trained consistently over the past three weeks. Therefore, he's eligible and can start."
Pisacane has closed the transfer window. "The squad has been rejuvenated with new arrivals," he recalls. Regarding Luperto's departure, he is keen to point out: "There are transfer market situations that can be an opportunity for the club and lead to a sustainable financial plan. As I've always said, it's a dynamic market. We're losing an excellent player, but we have several alternatives in that position. It's disappointing for him, as well as for Zito, Prati, and Rog, and also for those players who haven't managed to get significant playing time here—I'm referring to Radunovic, Cavuoti, and Pintus. I wish everyone the best."
