Torino concluded the match against Udinese with a positive result, but coach Ignazio Abate underlined that the victory was "nice to win it through suffering". In a press conference after the match, the Toro commander highlighted how the team started well, "not letting the opponent gasp" in the first minutes, but then fell into a poor phase, leaving the result open. “We need to make a mental switch,” he added, recalling that the equalizer was achieved in the 43rd minute and that, with the right decisions, we can end the first half with the lead. According to Abate, over time the team will improve its management of the match.
The coach then spoke about Torino's new project, underlining the richness of the squad: "We have five attackers and eight midfielders, I have to find a way to put them on the pitch." The objective is a balance between the pleasure of holding the ball and the ability to dominate the match effectively. “In Bologna we managed the ball well, but we were not very effective,” he observed, indicating the need to improve both the defensive and offensive phases. Abate mentioned the role of Simeone, who is more comfortable with a teammate, but underlined the importance of finding a team balance.
Commenting on the defense, the coach expressed satisfaction with the feeling of solidity, but asked to find the right fit. He also spoke about the 4-4-2 system, highlighting that Cacciamani is in his "seu habitat" and that Oristanio and Vlasic also gave good results, but the team needs to move better. “There is a lot to improve, what counts is the attitude,” he concluded, referring to the fact that the fans saw the team giving “their heart beyond the obstacle”.
Finally, Abate reiterated the importance of continuing to work on team play, both in the defensive and offensive phases, to achieve the expected results. Torino's next match promises to be crucial to consolidate their position in the standings and to test the new tactical configurations that the coach intends to implement.