«What has changed in a week? We're waiting to see the match against Genoa to say it. The awareness that we are working well has always been there." Claudio Ranieri certainly doesn't want to stop, and from the press room in Asseminello (recently renamed "Crai Sport Center") he launches the challenge to a team he particularly respects.
«A great team, with great players», the Cagliari coach is quick to point out. «Everything has changed since Gilardino arrived last year. They play really well, they play by heart now. We have the utmost respect for them and we know that we have to play a great game to achieve a positive result."
The second victory in a row in the championship would undoubtedly give an important boost to the standings, but on Sunday it will be essential not to lose, reiterates Ranieri, who had already clarified the concept before the match against Frosinone: «If we win four points, we're good, if they're six better, I had said before the 4-3. Of course, we must not stop. But now I ask the team", underlines the coach from Testaccio, "not to concede goals. It's not possible for a team that needs to save itself to concede all these goals."
Applause for everyone after Udine, especially for Petagna and Pereiro. On the former Monza player: «He played a great game, he covered thirteen kilometres. I admit, I didn't expect it. He's on the right track, even if he's not one hundred percent yet. He and Shomurodov are doing good things. At least they try to do it." On the Uruguayan: « He has innate, exceptional qualities. I'm pushing him a lot and he's showing that he has the mentality I look for in every player."