Sassuolo lost 1-0 against Como, with the second goal in the 22nd minute highlighting a "misunderstanding" between the team and the technical management. Coach Alberto Aquilani commented on the match in a press conference, highlighting that the first half had been "pretty good" and that the energy had been present, but that the team had shown a certain "little captivity" especially in the final passes.
Aquilani explained that, at the time of the second goal, he had asked to make the three substitutions in 30-40 seconds, but that communication with the players had not taken place correctly and therefore the substitutions were not carried out. “There was a misunderstanding and they didn't arrive,” he said, stressing that the defeat was not solely due to this mistake.
During the match Sassuolo tried to be more concrete against a team that demonstrated good defensive organization. Aquilani also reiterated that, despite the defeat, the team did not lose for this specific reason, but that it is necessary to "make the opportunities real".
For the future, the coach has expressed his intention to review the management of substitutions and improve communication on the pitch. Sassuolo will now have to recover their rhythm of play and consolidate their position in the standings, while Como will be able to count on a positive performance which could influence their position in the standings.