«We are entering a very important month that will most likely determine our future», Claudio Ranieri immediately puts his hands forward. "We must therefore face it with concentration, with humility."
Starting on Sunday in Empoli, in the first of three direct clashes scheduled for the next four days. «We find a team in great shape. Since she changed coach she has gotten out of trouble and is close to her goal" , the Cagliari coach is keen to point out, choosing the pre-match press conference at the "Crai Sport Center" in Assemini to publicly compliment his colleague: "She is making yet another masterpiece after Crotone, Genoa and Salernitana."
Encouraging signs also arrive at the rossoblù after the draws with Udinese and Napoli. In particular, Luvumbo's goal in the 96th minute brought awareness to the team. «Also because up to that point we had played a good game, based on substance and sacrifice. We saw what Napoli is capable of", Sir Claudio shows his proud chest, "we saw in Wednesday's recovery against Sassuolo".
Bad news, meanwhile, on the infirmary side. After Pavoletti, Petagna also stops and will have to be out for at least three weeks. «Sorry, we lose in physicality, but on the other hand we gain in speed with Oristanio and Shomurodov». Waiting for Lapadula's goals. «But we're almost there now», assures Ranieri. «I see him very determined after a couple of training sessions. He is a very important player for us, he never gives up. He just needs to find the goal again to feel stronger."
