On 28 October Venezia suffered a harsh 0-2 draw against Inter at the Penzo stadium, with only two own goals scored, one from Moreno and the other from Halhal. The result, which left the team in a difficult position in the standings, was followed by a press conference in which coach Davide Nicola expressed his point of view on the match and on the arbitrary decisions, in particular Sohm's foul.
In his speech Nicola stated that he did not agree with the referee's decision regarding Sohm's foul, but underlined that he did not want to reduce the match to a single episode. He recalled that he had only been on the pitch for three matches, with mixed results: a win, a draw and a defeat. He praised the players' performance in front of a top-class team, highlighting the need to maintain concentration at every stage of the game and take advantage of decisive opportunities.
The coach then spoke about the tactical choices, citing Lauberbach's decision to insert Adams to cover the characteristics of Inter's defenders. He praised Helgason's versatility and mentioned the opportunity given to Busio, who had a clear chance. Nicola reiterated his faith in the team, stating that they have the means to recover the situation and that teamwork is fundamental to obtaining points in Serie A.
Regarding the curve, Nicola expressed disappointment at the lack of support in the first 30 minutes, but acknowledged that the fans showed solidarity in the rest of the match. He stressed that the curve was an important element and that his involvement was appreciated.
Finally, the coach asked us not to focus too much on the negative result, but to continue working hard. He stated that he firmly believes in the team and is ready to face the next opponent with the same determination. The conference ended at 9.09pm, leaving Venezia with the challenge of getting back on track in the upcoming matches.