Defender Giorgio Cittadini, captain of the Canarini, spoke live from the Benito Stirpe press room ahead of the match against Torino. The player expressed satisfaction with the position in the standings, sixth place, and reiterated his desire to continue to improve the club's performance.
Cittadini began the conference by underlining his gratitude for still being on the team despite the injury suffered in his first year. “I'm happy to be here,” he declared, adding that his style of play is in line with Frosinone's demands and that there is never room for stagnation. The defender then spoke about the culture of the club, defining it as "a real reality" and underlining the importance of maintaining focus on the present and on the group, rather than on social media.
As for the opponent, Cittadini expressed respect for Torino, defining them as an "excellent" team with important values. He explained that the preparation for the match was intense, with recovery in the afternoon and an analysis of the characteristics of the opposing players. The captain also commented on Alvini's role, highlighting the difference between last year's preparation and the current one, which according to him was "slight" but still effective.
The player then illustrated his role as a central defender, describing it as "as beautiful as it is tiring". Cittadini explained how the position requires continuous movement between defense and attack, with the need to cover large distances and neutralize opponents. He also anticipated the next match against Adams and Simeone, declaring that he is ready to "battle man for man" and to "mark" the two attackers.
Finally, Cittadini spoke about the objectives of the season, reiterating that Frosinone never aimed to win the championship but focused on the path and achieving salvation. “The rest will be seen,” he concluded, indicating that the main objective is to guarantee remaining in Serie A and satisfy the fans. The conference concluded at 12.17pm, with the captain thanking the media and supporters for their continued support.