Pasquale Marino, former coach of Udinese, Genoa and Salernitana, expressed his opinions on the current situation of Juventus and other Italian teams, in an exclusive interview published on TuttoMercatoWEB. The coach, who led the Juventus team in the past, underlined the lack of continuity that affects Juve and highlighted the signs of recovery for Napoli, as well as commenting on the match between Pisa and Palermo and Salernitana's recent defeat against Picerno.
According to Marino, Juventus is in difficulty because it lacks consistency and positive results. “For an environment like that of Juve, which demands victories, it is difficult to reach a constant level,” he said. The coach added that, although the team has had some difficulties, coach Spalletti is still considered one of the best around. "It always happens in football. When things don't go well you pay the coach. But I think Spalletti is one of the best around", he reiterated.
Meanwhile, Napoli seems to have found the right direction. Marino reported that the team showed signs of recovery after a great match against Roma, and that if they continue to improve and reduce the goals conceded, they can find the right rhythm. "Signs of recovery. He had a great game against Roma and he repeated it. If he starts to get going and concede a few fewer goals he can get into the right rhythm," he observed.
As for Serie B, Marino analyzed the draw between Pisa and Palermo, underlining that Pisa started better, but Palermo never gives up. "Pisa started better, but Palermo never gives up. The rosanero's comeback was that of a great team, which makes us understand the value of the staff and the coach", he explained. The former coach also commented on Salernitana's defeat against Picerno, highlighting how the team paid the coach for his performance. "It's difficult to talk from the outside. Salerno is a great place, losing in Picerno was sensational. The coach always pays. Last year the team started better, this year they didn't do it again. A place like Salerno demands a lot. It was easy to foresee that the dismissal could happen", he concluded.
In summary, Pasquale Marino offered a balanced overview of the challenges and opportunities that the main Italian teams are facing, highlighting the need for continuity and consistent results to achieve their objectives. The next step for Juventus remains the search for stability, while Napoli and Salernitana will have to continue working to consolidate their positions in Serie A and Serie B respectively.