"We're not feeling sorry for ourselves or looking for excuses." The premise itself is a gauntlet. Fabio Pisacane is starting over with his head held high after the defeat in Pisa and is trying to show his chest to Napoli, who are arriving on the island, incidentally, with a full squad.
"I don't know if it's the right time or not to face them," the Cagliari coach was keen to point out in the press conference at the Crai Sport Center in Assemini ahead of tomorrow night's match at Unipol Domus . "We're certainly facing a great team with a deep squad. And regardless of who plays, I'm convinced our attitude can impact the outcome of the match. Just like it happened against Roma and Juventus, and against themselves, in the first leg and in the Coppa Italia."
Pisa is behind us, aware that we'd already failed to deliver this afternoon in our approach. "Beyond the technical aspects we examined in reviewing the match, we immediately realized we hadn't delivered a performance up to par. It was a negative performance from every perspective," says the Rossoblu coach. He then points out: "In Pisa, we didn't lose because we mirrored our opponent, but because we lacked the energy. " Full speed ahead, then. "We want to redeem ourselves," Pisacane reiterates. "Besides, this match against Napoli won't be a match like any other. The players can't wait to take their anger out on the pitch. That's why they've asked them to bring forward their training camp. To stay united towards the goal."
Obert is suspended. Borrelli remains out, along with Idrissi, Belotti, and Felici. Liteta is doubtful. Esposito, a key player for Cagliari, returns, not just in front of goal, Pisacane points out: "His absence was felt in the last match. He's an important, modern player. He sacrifices himself for his teammate. Like everyone else, after all."