Carrarese regained their confidence after the victory against Arezzo, but the next match is even more challenging: the away match at the Hellas Verona stadium. Coach Guido Pagliuca, in his first week in office, confirmed his desire to compete against one of the strongest teams in Serie B, underlining the importance of maintaining high internal competitiveness and making the most of the young squad.
Pagliuca explained that the team's growth path is based on daily work and the intensity of training, but also on light-heartedness and fun. “Every player must feel part of the group, even if he is not a starter,” he said, highlighting how the shared responsibility between substitutes and starters represents added value. This mentality, he said, was fundamental to the victory against Arezzo, where the team was able to transform the fans' determination into energy on the pitch.
The coach then analyzed the penalty awarded at the end of the match against Arezzo, defining it as an episode that the team must learn from. “The foul was committed in the far zone, but it was a mistake that we must correct,” he specified, inviting the players to pay more attention to details. The episode was also examined via video, with the aim of improving defensive discipline.
Regarding the preparation for Verona, Pagliuca declared that the young age of the players is an advantage for the recovery after three close matches. “The team is better able to adapt to a busy schedule than a more experienced department,” he explained, considering making small changes to the department to distribute energy. The coach also reiterated the importance of gradually introducing players who show progress during training, without distorting the game structure.
Finally, Pagliuca updated the status of the injured players. Dogba is still unavailable, Belloni is back in training after a ten-day break, Bonfanti is recovering and Vukcevic is recovering. All other members of the squad are available. The coach expressed satisfaction with the integration with the club and the positive atmosphere he found within the club, hoping to continue to contribute to the success of the team in the next matches.