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The Genoa coach, Patrick Vieira, spoke at a press conference before Genoa-Torino, a match valid for the 15th round of Serie A.

Patrick Vieira, coach of Genoa, spoke at a press conference regarding the match against Torino coached by Vanoli. An important clash to move away from the relegation zone.

Genoa, Vieira’s Words

Here are the words of the Grifone coach:

Serenity after 4 points in 2 matches
“Nothing has changed in terms of the intensity I want in training. We have achieved four points. It’s good, but I think in these two games we have played well in terms of the game, but there is still a lot of work to do. I have seen a group focused on what we want to do on the field.”

Torino’s weaknesses
“A team that has been struggling in the last few matches, but there are strong and quality players. It’s a team that works well. We are in a positive period, the players have more confidence, and with the fans we have, I hope we will have a good match. I liked seeing so many fans following the team away from home in Udine, and this is a strong point for the club and the players.”

Home victory
“We need to focus on what we have done well so far. We play with confidence. The team is growing, and now we need to continue to do well. We must believe in the work. We are fortunate to have these fans. We need to do more to win at home, but we should not only talk about what is not going well. In the last two matches, I have seen something positive.”

Improvements
“Not everything is going well yet. But what we want to do is always take a step forward. There are still many things to improve, we can do better in ball possession and also defensively. There is still work to be done to be more of a team, but I am happy with what I have seen, yet I want even more from the players.”

About Masini
“Masini can play as a number 8, a box-to-box player. He is a player who likes to get into the area but has also shown his aggression. He has given energy to the team.”

In place of Zanoli and Miretti
“I liked the games of both Zanoli and Miretti. There is Vitinha who can play on the left or Messias who can also play on the right. I need to see how these players are physically because we need points, and I take into consideration the physical aspect.”

Starting goalkeeper
“You asked the question and answered it. I agree with you, Leali is doing very well. We are fortunate to have two Serie A goalkeepers, Nicola is doing very well.”

Influence of his old coaches
“I don’t pretend to be like Wenger, Lippi, and Capello. They are great coaches. I have been fortunate to have been coached by very important coaches, I have learned a lot from them, but it is also important to understand who I am as a person and how the team plays. It is important to be true, not to copy or want to be like one of them because they are on another level.”

Rumors about the club
“I know as much as you do. I hear many things, but my focus is only on the field. I don’t want to waste energy, and my goal is to concentrate only on what happens on the field, work with the players to win the matches.”