Alfonso Greco, he gave himself a great birthday.

«Yes, it was needed».

Born on May 19, 57 years ago, the Torres coach celebrated the anniversary early by saving Torres from the play-offs last Saturday against Bra. Now they can plan for the future, perhaps with him still on the bench. "We'll see each other soon with the club."

The Roman coach played for Ranieri's Cagliari side from 1989 to 1992. Slowed by a serious knee injury, he continued his career with Catania, Cosenza, Turris, Spal, Pisa, Carrarese, Fano, and Grosseto. He arrived at Torres as coach in 2022. Between dismissals and returns to the Rossoblu, he managed 180 games (166 in the league) with 88 wins, 66 draws, and 37 defeats.

How difficult was the last climb?

"When I arrived, the atmosphere was dejected, confidence had been lost. It required some mental work. Knowing most of the squad made the task easier, and many players already knew my ideas. Over time, confidence returned, and we began to climb."

What team did he find?

"Key players like Fischnaller, Scotto, and Guiebre have left, and younger players have arrived. The difficult start didn't help, and in those cases, you lose confidence. The team has regained its identity, driven by the core team of Antonelli, Giorico, Idda, and Mastinu, and over time, players like Sala, Baldi, and Di Stefano have grown."

Can Torres really aspire to win Serie B in the future?

"It would be the result of serious planning and a major project. Many companies spend a lot of money and fail to achieve their goals: winning is difficult. But why not? Ambition is important."

After saving themselves against Bra, he said he felt the club was his: what did he mean?

"My heart spoke. It feels like home here. I wanted to share how I feel."

The full interview in Unione Sarda will be available tomorrow in newsstands and digital editions.

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