Salernitana-Spezia, Sepe speaks: “People must be close to us”

Salernitana captain Luigi Sepe spoke at a press conference after today’s match against Spezia. The goalkeeper was decisive in the match, saving Nagy’s penalty and leading the Granata to the next round in the Coppa Italia.

“People need to be close to us,” Sepe said. “The game was exciting and full of goals. We started well, moving the ball quickly, but Spezia’s one-two put us in difficulty. We were brave and good at taking the game to penalties. As for Dia, football is difficult and it’s a complicated time for all of us. People need to understand the situation and stay close to us to move forward together. Martusciello knows me very well, he was the one who launched me in Serie A. There will be many difficulties, and we need to stay united. People need to stay close to us, and I say this not only as a captain, but because this team is fighting with all their heart and is training hard, putting all their effort into it. The boys never give up. Winning helps you win, and now we need to focus on Cittadella to start well. Already last year, when I left during Nicola’s time, I was the captain chosen by the team and not by the club, after Fazio. Then, after a few weeks, it was decided to give the armband to Mazzocchi because he was close to being called up to the national team and we were happy for him. When the coach called me this summer and asked me to stay, I accepted because last year I didn’t want to leave. I like challenges and helping my teammates: I feel sorry for Dia because I know he’s a great guy, but there are dynamics that are difficult to manage. I don’t know if it was noticed, but when Dia scored and there was the cooling break, I told him that for me too the last match here was similar. People pay for the ticket and it’s up to us to convince them to be on our side”.