Torino coach Ignazio Abate said he couldn't sleep after the 1-3 defeat against Como, having lost the ninth matchday of the Serie A championship. In a press conference held at 11.17pm, the coach expressed his disappointment with the result, underlining that the team still played the match as expected, with a solid defense and an average block. However, he highlighted that the team had dropped too low, leaving Como with the ability to create danger at critical moments.
Abate specified that, before the goal, Como had not generated any significant threats and that ball management had been the key to winning against a stronger team in terms of technique. He asked the players to be more skilled and determined in managing the ball, as a defense that is too rigid can become a weak point. Despite the defeat, the coach recognized that the team managed to get off to a good start and show quality in the first half hour.
The coach also commented on the need to improve the defensive phase and avoid falling into too passive a game. He said the path forward is clear and that while the team has demonstrated positives, the loss is a blow. He expressed his determination not to give up and to continue working calmly, especially in view of the next match against Frosinone, which will involve recovering energy and using the qualities demonstrated so far.
In conclusion, Abate reiterated that the players did not deserve to go out with a defeat and that the team must remain aware of their abilities. He closed the conference with the affirmation of continuing to work with his head down and facing the next match with the same determination.