The match against Cagliari is important but not decisive for the team's fate. Roberto D'Aversa, Empoli's coach, has no doubts about the direct clash for the salvation of his team with the rossoblù.
" I don't like talking about the obligation " to win, "I don't want the boys to go out on the pitch anxious about the result," explained the coach. "That said, it's a very important match . After the defeat in the Italian Cup, we have to transform the disappointment into positive anger . The fans were commendable and we have to give our all for them too. The championship won't be decided tomorrow, but it's during this period that the destinies of the teams are written."
It will be a very different challenge from the first leg , especially for the current standings. "A lot of things have changed compared to the first leg - continues D'Aversa -. I ask the boys to perform the same as Como, but with greater precision in front of goal. We have always been proactive, but we are facing a team that plays vertically and has great experience. In the last match they made the most of it. We must stay focused on ourselves".
On the notable defeat in the Coppa Italia, he comments again: «The only regret is not having given minutes to Ebuehi. Of course, there is anger and disappointment, but let's not forget that Bologna scored five goals against Lazio. We left with bitterness, but the fans should be proud: we played a historic semi-final».
(Online Union)