Juve Stabia is preparing for a decisive match against Sudtirol, with the 7th matchday of SerieB approaching. Coach Pietro DeGiorgio expressed frustration with the recent away defeat against Virtus Entella, where the team managed to equalize but lost the victory in the 95th minute. “We worked well, but the result was not what we expected,” DeGiorgio said, underlining the importance of turning energy into points. The club, which is currently in a position of risk, aims to avoid last place in the table and rekindle the motivation of the players and fans.
In the context of the season, Juve Stabia have shown a disciplined approach, with the fewest fouls compared to other teams in the league, but they have also conceded more fouls than they commit. DeGiorgio explained that this statistic is linked to ball possession: “With more possession time, we commit fewer fouls, but we suffer more duels.” Despite this, the coach believes that it is necessary to increase "competitive wickedness", especially at home, to obtain more decisive results. The team also had difficulty closing out games, with many missed opportunities against Entella, and DeGiorgio promised to work on offensive incisiveness.
For the match against Sudtirol, DeGiorgio indicated that the opposing team uses a 5‑4‑1 in possession and can play with three defenders in construction. “It will be an interesting challenge, because both teams want to keep the ball and impose their own style,” he observed. The coach also announced a rotation of the squad, with the aim of giving space to players who have had fewer minutes on the pitch. Among these, the young Caccavo, who is showing progress, will be considered for the next match.
The theme of motivation was central in DeGiorgio's words. He underlined that the team is "in a growth phase" but still lacks a success that can definitively unlock the team. “We want an aggressive team, who fights for every ball and who shows personality when in possession,” he said. The coach also expressed the hope of putting the team back on the field with a positive result, to relieve the pressure and allow the players to play without the worry of having to win at all costs.
Finally, DeGiorgio recognized the risk that the pressure to win could lead to hasty decisions and a loss of clarity. “We have to be smart and maintain emotional control,” he said. Juve Stabia, with the team almost at full capacity except for two unavailability, is ready to seek victory against Sudtirol, with the aim of improving their position in the standings and bringing enthusiasm back to the fans. The result of this match could be decisive for the future of the team in this SerieB season.