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The new coach of Cagliari, Fabio Pisacane, has made statements during the press conference presenting him with the Sardinian club

Cagliari, Pisacane’s words

Rome, Italy 4.11.2024: Cagliari team lined up before Italian football championship Serie A Enilive 2024-2025 match SS Lazio vs Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on November 04, 2024.

Below are the statements made by the new coach of Cagliari, Fabio Pisacane, during the press conference presenting the Sardinian club, where the General Director Stefano Melis and Sporting Director Guido Angelozzi also spoke:

The press conference begins with an introduction by General Director Stefano Melis:

“Welcome everyone, I am proud to be the one to greet you at the start of this new season.

Now I’ll pass the word to Sporting Director Angelozzi, good work to everyone.”

“Good morning everyone, nice to meet you all. I want to thank President Giulini and the club for choosing me. I also want to thank Frosinone and President Stirpe for allowing me this new chapter in my life,”

Thinking about the 10 years that brought you from the field to the bench of Cagliari?

“For me, every moment and year spent at Cagliari has been an important journey. This club and this region have been significant to me from the beginning. Life is beautiful for this reason and often gives you incredible things like these.”

Is there fear for this new adventure?

“Fear is always there, it is within each of us but it must be healthy to help us bring out the best in us. I have felt this kind of fear many times in my career, but I have tried to combat it with the desire to work. I have felt this healthy fear even during my time with the Primavera, but I managed to overcome it and reap the rewards.”

There has always been talk of bringing young players into the first team, is this an opportunity now?

“We should be patient with the young players. I have always tried to convey the values of this club and the sense of belonging. There are already players from the Primavera in the first team. I don’t need to change their mentality, but continue what we were already doing.”

You participated in the UEFA PRO course. What did it leave you with?

“It certainly left me with an important cultural baggage. You know my clinical history: the many knee problems led me to want to continue my studies. Then I joined the Primavera and was able to put into practice what I had learned.

Furthermore, I have chosen men who can help me, Murelli can do it on the field given his background. You know, I have ambition but I didn’t come here to be Guardiola.

I want to bring sacrifice and dedication. I also want to mention Sporting Director Angelozzi: I am happy to start working with a man with a good soul, I am sure he can accompany me on this journey. He has launched many young players and I hope to be one of them!”

What formation will we see your Cagliari team play?

“This team used two formations last season. The concept of formation is a bit outdated in my opinion, it is used for how you want to defend. The principles will be what we work on. With the staff, we want the units to work well and occupy the spaces effectively. We want to be compact and brave with and without the ball.”

How important will it be to have the crowd on your side?

“Our fans are unique and they drive us a lot. From tomorrow, we will have to work little and run a lot. I thank the fans for the season ticket campaign. I don’t promise anything other than what I did as a player: to serve Cagliari and not use it for my benefit! We want to make our fans proud.”

Last season Gaetano and Prati had limited playing time. Will the situation change this year?

“Gaetano needs to showcase his qualities beyond the tactical aspects, we will value him and give him responsibilities. Prati did not show his true value, the field will then give its verdict.”

Makoumbou has moved to Turkey, are you already thinking of a replacement?

“Antoine is a player who has contributed over the years and for this, he should be thanked. I also want to thank him and the others who have left like Viola, Augello, Palomino, and Jankto. They should be thanked, as well as coach Nicola for the achieved salvation. We will not be caught unprepared to replace Makoumbou. We will see who will arrive.”

Will we see a significant improvement in the young players from the Primavera?

“The young players need to be facilitated, trying to put them in conditions where they don’t make mistakes. Patience is required with players like them. If we change the mentality, starting from the youth sector, we can achieve many things. I will work to make sure this happens.”

What did your Primavera players tell you about this promotion to the first team?

“They were happy for me, then when you train them you perceive the character side: many of them wrote to me, they were truly proud. For me, and for them, what we have built will remain forever.”

In this Cagliari team, there are five players who were your teammates. How does the relationship change now? And what about social media?

“We all want to give a lot for Cagliari and we know the sacrifice that is required. Roles change but respect remains the same.

Scenarios change but respect remains. These will be the foundations to transfer to other players what Cagliari demands. Social media? I have disconnected except for events. A coach like me, who just started this morning, should not think about social media.”

Last week, President Giulini talked about evaluating many young players during the retreat.

“Idrissi and Veroli are two players who have already had experience with a first team and it would be a shame not to enhance them in our home. They are no longer youth players.

Regarding Liteta and Vinciguerra, I know them well and I hope they can surprise everyone and prove me right for the qualities I see in them. They will follow us on the retreat and help us while waiting for some injured players to recover. With the staff, we want to build something, talking about the past and what was done in the Primavera would be trivial now.”

This morning came the shocking news of the death of Diogo Jota, any comment?

“Andrea Cossu informed me of the news. It struck me deeply, leaving behind a life full of dreams, a wife, and three children. These are the kind of news you never want to hear. I send a strong hug to the family.”

What do you want to bring more to this first team?

“We will try to build something, maximizing the potential of each player. A new mission awaits us, where we will be at the service of the players.”