The Cremonese coach, Fabio Pecchia, commented on the recent match against Arezzo, in which the team suffered a goalless draw after Pezzella was sent off. In the press conference, Pecchia underlined how, despite the difficulty, the team spirit remained strong and that the team demonstrated resilience in a situation of numerical inferiority.
The match, played at Città di Arezzo, saw Cremonese start well but lose control over time. “In the first half the game was under control and it wasn't easy to find the right opening to do badly,” said Pecchia. “When the field opened we had the opportunity to make counter-restarts and in that case we exposed ourselves to counter-restarts.” Pezzella's expulsion changed the balance, but the coach praised the defensive ability of the group, which was able to resist Arezzo's attacks.
Pecchia also highlighted the difficulty of creating concrete opportunities, citing Pezzella's management and the need to better exploit the opportunities created. “I think Pezzella played a great game in the first half, on certain occasions we could have finished better with some of the chances passed by him,” he explained. “In the second half, guys like Lottici, Licina and Barbieri came on and gave energy to a group that badly needed it.” The coach also spoke about the various positions tried, such as that of Baschirotto in defense and that of Thorsby in different areas of the pitch, without however obtaining significant results.
Despite the negative result, Pecchia expressed optimism regarding the team's future. “It's not about individuals: you can see the team spirit, so we keep working,” he said. He also underlined the need to maintain freshness and resilience, highlighting how the changes have given the team a new impetus. The coach concluded by recalling that the match was an opportunity to test the depth of the group and prepare for the next Serie B challenges.