PRESS ROOM | Pisacane after the draw with Lazio

These are the words of Fabio Pisacane, after the match against Lazio, which ended 0-0, to the microphones of the media present inside the Unipol Domus.

MINA’S RED CARD
“There’s no doubt about the contact that led to Mina’s red card: he was outside the penalty area. Whoever suggested the referee review the incident did well.”

SUPPORTING THE TEAM
“I think we need to understand the value of what these guys are doing. It’s important that our fans support us and lend us a hand, especially in difficult times, because this group deserves it. Every day, these guys want to represent these colors and this land to the fullest. Sometimes there’s a strange atmosphere in the stadium, but they’ve never failed to show commitment and a desire to fight.”

INJURIES EMERGENCY
Compared to Lecce, nothing has changed in terms of the infirmary: we’re still in a state of emergency. Today, however, I saw a different attitude and focus; we left everything on the pitch, and I’m proud of my players. Unfortunately, we’ll also lose Mazzitelli. The warning signs were there a few days ago: he, like Gaetano and others, has been playing too many games in a row, and it takes a toll. We’re suffering from absences; it’s normal when you’re missing so many starters or potential starters, but we’re not looking for excuses and we’re not giving up. We have to save ourselves. A team of our caliber goes through more bad times than good, we know that. The victories against Roma, Fiorentina, and Juventus have perhaps raised expectations. It’s right to be ambitious, but we need to consider our value and the current situation.

TOUGH OPPONENT
“Today we faced a Lazio team with a top-quality squad. It wasn’t easy. We raised our xG, but if you don’t win, it means something was missing. I can only thank every single player for what they give every day.”

ESPOSITO’S MOMENT
“Esposito has a heart of gold. He’s struggling right now. I left him on the pitch for 100 minutes against Lecce because he needs support, not abandonment. He knows it’s not a good period, but today he’s improved compared to Monday and is making a significant contribution even when not in possession. I really like him as a person and as a player. He’s an extraordinary guy, and I’m sure he’ll emerge, as he always has. He has a great career ahead of him.”

TACTICAL CHOICES AND DEFENSIVE SOLIDITY
I don’t think it’s fair to say that the four-man midfield worked today and not five days ago just because we lost. After Mazzitelli’s exit, we were forced to adapt: ​​Idrissi had to drop to Marusic and Sulemana to play the extra man. That wasn’t the initial strategy, especially towards the end of the first half. In the second half, we thought about how to change up front, but numerically we didn’t have many options. These are balanced games, where one mistake can change everything. Ze Pedro and Obert put in a very important performance in terms of both quality and quantity. Mina and Dossena were Ranieri’s starting pairing and know each other well. We’re happy with the clean sheet, because it gives us confidence. Mina out in Parma? We’ll think about it tomorrow and work to be ready in the right way.

ABILITY TO REACT
“This team has always tried to bounce back after a poor performance. It happened after Genoa, and today, after Lecce, we responded with determination. If we have 29 points today, it’s because we never got depressed. We’ve always worked with a positive spirit, even in difficult situations. We promised to give our all for these colors, and I believe we’ve never wavered.”