The Africa Cup of Nations sends Lecce into an emergency towards the match against Cagliari, with Banda (who would have been disqualified in any case), Rafia and Touba called up by their respective national teams. Injuries were also a factor, but among several guests in the infirmary , D'Aversa recovered Almqvist and Pongrancic : «They did full training with the team», explains the coach in the press conference. «The first one did it all week, but Pongracic stopped after the first day and then started again in today's training. We will evaluate whether or not to let them start from the start of the race."
The Swede is champing at the bit for a jersey from the first minute. If he doesn't make it, Oudin could advance, in the trident with Strefezza and one between Krstovic and Piccoli, with the former favourite. Not the only "adapted" player: «Let's see how Pongracic is», he adds regarding the defense, «otherwise we will play with an adapted Blin . The support and support of the public will be fundamental, and the stadium will have to push us to go beyond our possibilities . Cagliari must find a hostile environment that drags the boys along: it's normal that a full result tomorrow means double points in the bag ."
Also because D'Aversa warns about the rossoblù: «Seeing Cagliari we can't just think about the tactical aspect», he comments, «but the mental aspect and determination will be important. We had an excellent match in Bergamo, but it would be a mistake to think that it will be easier against Cagliari. It is necessary to have the same attitude and maximum respect for a team that has double the wages of ours ."
Finally a passage on Claudio Ranieri: «He is a great coach, he represents the symbol of elegance, a coach from whom we can take an example» .
(Unioneonline)
