Venezia, after the defeat against Inter, is focusing on recovery and the next match against Como. Head coach Davide Nicola avoided delving into the refereeing controversies that characterized the match against Marco Sanchez's team, preferring to talk about the work and motivation of his team.
In today's press conference, Nicola reiterated his management philosophy: "If I had done this job we would have failed before leaving. I am frank and direct, I see the boys motivated and capable of recovering after every match." He stressed that although one can express disagreement with the referee's decisions, he is not interested in creating controversy. “I'm not interested in playing the part of the good Samaritan; I say what I think and then I accept the decision.” In this way, the coach tries to maintain a climate of respect and concentration on the next objective.
Regarding the defeat against Inter, Nicola expressed a balanced view: "I have disappointment and a pinch of anger for the refereeing, but I am also satisfied with having held my own against the strongest team in the championship for 80 minutes." He highlighted his propensity to focus on the positive aspects of the group, appreciating the speed with which things are evolving and the desire to translate this energy into concrete results. “I like this environment; it motivates me to work again and again, but recovery and rest are also important.”
When talking about tactics, Nicola mentioned the solution adopted against Inter, the double center forward with Lauberbach and Adams, and indicated that it could also be proposed again against Como. "Each opponent requires a different approach. Como is a team capable of keeping the departments tight and creating pressure. We want to see if our peculiarities work with the match plan I have in mind." He also praised Fabregas' work, calling it "crazy" and admirable.
With the match against Como scheduled, Venezia aims to transform the disappointment of the defeat against Inter into an opportunity for growth. The coach closed the conference with the assurance of a clear strategic direction and the desire to make the most of the characteristics of his group. The next match will be decisive to understand whether Venezia can recover points and consolidate its position in the rankings.