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Pisa coach Alberto Gilardino spoke tonight at a press conference at the end of the 0-0 draw against Lazio at the Arena Garibaldi.

The Pisa coach Alberto Gilardino spoke tonight at a press conference at the end of the 0-0 draw against Lazio at the Arena Garibaldi. Among the topics discussed were the game against the Biancocelesti, the performance of the defense, and a comment on Cuadrado.

ALBERTO GILARDINO ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Pisa, Gilardino: “I liked the boys, short distances.”

The coach of Pisa Alberto Gilardino spoke tonight at a press conference at the end of the 0-0 draw against Lazio at the Arena Garibaldi. Among the topics discussed were the game against the Biancocelesti, the performance of the defense, and a comment on Cuadrado.

ABOUT THE GAME – “The game was prepared perfectly. We had the right interpretation, we also defended with four, we always arrived with compactness, short on duels. We created more conditions to be able to do harm. We had several situations where we could have scored. A brick of awareness, the players deserve credit. The team is maturing, three consecutive useful results. I liked the boys, short distances. We just have to continue, to improve,

DEFENSIVELY – We worked very well defensively, we arrived at the right times, we were mentally prepared for what were the demands. These are signs of opportunity for a back four that we could use in the game.

WITHOUT THE FIFTH CHANGE – I don’t think it’s obligatory to make them all: substitutions change the balance, so you have to be clear-headed. I have players who love to play and do it little, I know, but those who came in did it with the right attitude, with the right determination.

CUADRADO – Improving, it showed. He carved out the most dangerous chances in his portion of the field. He shifts the balance in our individualities.

THE MISSED GOAL – We’ve missed it so far, it’s missing at home. I would be more worried if the chances didn’t come. We created three, four, clear chances. We have to continue to be positive. A brick that we put, the third consecutive useful result.

ABOUT LAZIO – If you don’t stop as we did, it’s difficult to play against them. Isaksen, Zaccagni, and Noslin are one-on-one players, and we closed them well.

TOWARDS TORINO – We need to recover energies, not only physical, but above all mental. I will have to make evaluations for a bit of turnover to give new impetus. We meet a physical team that has recovered from the start of the season. We have to be ready against a not easy team.

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If the first half of the match didn’t offer many opportunities, the remaining 45 minutes of Cagliari-Sassuolo were simply spectacular.

The rain falls on the Sardinian island, dragging Cagliari and Sassuolo into the depths of total balance. A goalless first 45 minutes, uninspiring but fiercely contested.

The following words will describe the key actions, with a particular focus on the goals scored by both teams.

At the 27th minute, a goal by Cagliari is disallowed! Cross from Palestra on the right, with Borrelli heading towards the far post where Sebastiano Esposito taps it in, but in an offside position.

Sassuolo growing in the last minutes of the first half. A great shot by Thorstvedt at the 42nd minute, but the Sardinian goalkeeper punches it away.

At the 44th minute, Volpato makes a great run, skipping past two opponents on the right, entering the box and unleashing a low shot towards the near post: Caprile is decisive once again.

Second half of Cagliari-Sassuolo

This is where the show truly begins. Speed, counterattacks, and an open-faced challenge, with no fear of facing each other.

A crucial foul won by Andrea Pinamonti, at the edge of the box from a foul caused by Obert.

Lauriente takes the free-kick. From a tight angle on the right, but not a problem for the Frenchman: a powerful shot that Caprile is forced to watch as it goes into the net.

0-1, with a goal of the highest quality for the Sassuolo player. 0.06 xG and 0.13 xOT for the goal scored by the player. Put simply?

Almost impossible chances for a goal like that. Both for the situation it came from and how the shot found its way into the net. A gem puts the Neroverdi in the lead.

A double advantage arrived in the 65th minute with Pinamonti, from a complex play executed superbly by the players coached by Grosso.

Volpato delivers in the box to the Italian striker, who skips past the opposing defender and scores the 0-2 goal. Goal number 53 for the former Inter player.

To reopen the game, giving futile hopes to the team coached by Fabio Pisacane of equalizing, is Sebastiano Esposito.

Great play by Felici, who, from the three-quarters mark, sends a low cross towards the near post where the former Inter player pounces.

Cagliari tries to turn the game around, but it ends with a result of 1-2. 10th place for Sassuolo in the standings, with the Sardinians dropping to 14th.

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Inter secured a fine victory against Fiorentina thanks to goals from midfielders. Chalanoglu opens and closes the game, with a magical goal from Sucic in between.

No Mhkitaryan? No problem. Petar Sucic, starting in the game against Fiorentina in the left midfield role, did not make the absence of the Armenian player felt. The Croatian even scored his first goal in the Nerazzurri shirt in the victory obtained by Inter against Stefano Pioli’s team.

A splendid goal from the former Dinamo ZagrebMandragora, then dribbled past Comuzzo with the sole of his foot, concluding with a powerful finish inside the penalty area, leaving De Gea with no chance. Sucic’s goal sealed the game and highlighted the excellent performance of the 2003 talent. Up to this point, the new midfielder had shown some convincing performances mixed with some below-par ones, giving the impression that he was not quite ready to secure a regular spot in Inter’s midfield.

Inter, Sucic, and the increasingly central role

INTER CELEBRATION (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

With Mkhitaryan’s injury sidelining him until at least the break, it was expected that Zielinski would be brought in, as was the case at Napoli when the Armenian player was substituted. However, the Romanian coach decided to trust Sucic, who responded brilliantly. Primarily deployed on the right side so far, the Nerazzurri’s number 8 showed that he can also perform well on the opposite flank.

Sucic’s performance sends a strong signal for the upcoming matches. With Mkhitaryan’s return still distant, the Croatian could find continuity starting from Sunday’s game against Hellas Verona, an opportunity to solidify his role within Chivu’s lineup.