Eusebio DiFrancesco, coach of Lecce, opened the press conference on 28 October with a direct comment on the club's relegation to SerieB, calling it "a still open wound". The coach stressed that the fall was not deservedly justified and expressed frustration with the behavior of some teams during the season. “It was a great injustice,” he said, adding that the most painful defeat for him was the one that dropped Lecce into the lower league.
Meanwhile, DiFrancesco spoke about his relationship with Frosinone, a team that recently achieved promotion to Serie A. The coach praised the courageous attitude of the club and its coach, stating that "I like teams that have courage". He also highlighted the importance of exploiting the enthusiasm of the public in a difficult stadium and of "impacting the match" with determination.
Regarding the composition of the team, DiFrancesco reiterated that he will not introduce Primavera players just to fill the bench. “I only bring those who I believe can be ready to play in SerieA,” he explained, underlining that the choice is based on preparation and not on number. He also stated that he does not complain about injuries, maintaining his current team.
The manager also praised Ghedjemis, calling him a complete player who deserves more recognition for his potential. He also mentioned Knvernadze, highlighting his ability to be incisive in front of goal. “Ghedjemis turns the action around with ease,” he observed, highlighting the importance of having players capable of changing the course of a match.
Finally, DiFrancesco closed the conference with a message of determination: Lecce will continue to fight to return to SerieA, focusing on a team ready to give their all and take advantage of the support of the fans. With relegation still fresh in his memory, the manager expressed his desire to turn frustration into motivation for next season.