CROTONE, ITALY – DECEMBER 12: Head coach of Spezia Vincenzo Italiano gestures during the Serie A match between FC Crotone and Spezia Calcio at Stadio Comunale Ezio Scida on December 12, 2020 in Crotone, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana / Getty Images)
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Spezia hit a historic victory in the derby, unprecedented at these levels, with Sampdoria. The first Serie A victory in his stadium is also the second in a row. Very important points in terms of salvation, which allow the Bianconeri to leave direct competitors behind and to finally chase away a crisis that seemed irreversible. Italiano comments on the challenge to the microphones of Sky Sport.
COURAGE – The team deployed the weapons that the Italian asked for. Sweat, sacrifice and determination. Human values rather than technical ones. “In Naples it wasn’t a great performance but there were ten of us and it wasn’t easy to keep up with it. This time in the first part we played very well and I think the first 30 ′ are the children of the victory in Naples. The points bring enthusiasm and courage after a negative period that has also undermined some certainty. La Spezia boys have a very low average age, they must be guided and accompanied along the path, accepting some flaws under the character and technical profile. They are withdrawing their qualities and now we hope to continue on this path ”.
SALVATION – With these premises, salvation is not impossible. Spezia has shown that it can be, and how, in Serie A. Even for some individuals like Nzola. “He had a good chance in Carpi and didn’t take advantage of it. In Trapani he matured a lot and worked both as a forward and as an outsider and was the protagonist of our ride. He sees the door continuously, has matured and grown. It happens to several forwards. When they reach maturity they become drivers. It is not easy to train such a large squad. When we’re all at it it’s really complicated, you lose the intensity in your workouts. Now we must try to decrease the squad and make it work. We bring in quality players like Saponara who are not in condition yet. The first goal is not to get him injured, then when he is ready we will have an extra arrow in our bow ”.
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