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On the eve of the match against Juventus, Lecce coach Marco Giampaolo held a press conference to preview the game.

Below is an excerpt of the words of the Lecce coach ahead of the clash against Juventus, scheduled for tomorrow evening at 8:45 PM.

Lecce, Giampaolo’s words

The coach began by highlighting the team’s progress: “We have continued on the same path as the first week. I have had them all available from the start and we are carrying out a certain type of work, building one brick at a time. There is still a lot to do.”

On Juventus’ absences: “It is a strong team. The absences reduce the possibilities of rotation, but it remains a team with important numbers, that works well and has clear ideas. The absences do not affect me: Juventus will field a competitive eleven, with 3-4 changes of great quality. It is a team with strong self-esteem, has the highest percentage of balls played and a very high number of passes. It knows what it wants and can tire you out with possession. That’s why Lecce will have to do more in possession, because without possession you suffer.”

About the possibility of reverting to a three-man defense, he explained: “It was a choice related to the context. I knew that Venezia could have put us in difficulty in a certain way, so that decision was aimed at that match. Tomorrow I want to propose a good Lecce.”

When asked about the competition between Kaba and Helgason, he brushed it off: “Tomorrow we play with 16. Who starts or comes on doesn’t matter much: what matters is the quality with which you do things. The five substitutions can make a difference, but it depends on how we play. In the last match, those who came off the bench did well.”

“Some concepts are getting through. I like a musical team, in tune. Some notes have been received. The boys like to do certain things, but we must remain focused. We need to work and the results must support us in this process.”

“They will both play. One will start and the other will come on. Krstovic is generous, while Ante has been perfect so far, always giving his best.”

“He is doing well. We have many wingers: Morente, Pierotti, Dorgu, Sansone, Oudin. Two play and three remain out.”

“Sometimes there are special seasons, with many variables. You always have to aim for performance: eight times out of ten it leads to results. The stadium can make a difference and must be an asset. We are seventh in Italy for number of season ticket holders, which shows how much passion there is around the team.”