Torino coach, Ignazio Abate, closed today's press conference with a particular focus on one of his young attackers, Marco Casadei. According to Abate, the player must learn to behave more maturely on the pitch, transforming his energy from "kid" to "adult" without losing his importance within the team. The coach underlined that the difference between playing at 100% and giving that "extra feeling" is crucial to winning your place on the pitch, and asked Casadei to make that mental transition.
Abate then spoke about another striker, Kulenović, highlighting that he does not see him as a "game-breaker" but as a player of equal level compared to the other strikers. The coach explained that the preparation of matches takes place at a strategic level, with a plan B always ready, and expressed full confidence in Kulenović for his soul, his physicality and ability to attack from deep. “He is always in my thoughts, as are the other attackers,” he added, underlining the importance of a balanced mentality at every stage of the season.
Regarding Torino's performance in the second half, Abate acknowledged that the team had shown constant improvement, but also expressed some disagreement with the current dynamics. He cited the matches against Bologna and Florence as positive examples, but described the match against Udinese as a different experience, in which the pressure to achieve results felt stronger. “We have to show that we can handle the pressure,” he said, inviting the players to demonstrate what they show during the week and not to hide the weight of the shirt.
Finally, Abate spoke about the importance of maintaining a light mental attitude and seeing "the glass half full". He recalled that the team must have character and that the fans have already perceived the importance of this aspect. With these words, the Torino coach closed the conference, indicating that the team will continue to work on these key points to improve performances in the next matches.