Lecce coach Eusebio DiFrancesco expressed his disappointment after the defeat against Frosinone, revealing that the match was marred by a series of frustrating moments. In his interview broadcast on DAZN, the coach focused attention on the episode of the disputed penalty kick, defining the decision as "shocking" and "perplexing". DiFrancesco stressed that, in his view, the gesture was not a penalty due to the lightness of the touch and the number of contacts that could have influenced the referee's decision. The coach asked for clarification on the evaluation criterion, highlighting his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the match.
In his match summary, DiFrancesco acknowledged that Lecce started well but slowed down in the second half. He accused the opposing team of having exploited their superiority in tackling, of having lost many duels and of having had the opportunity to close more effectively. The coach also mentioned Lecce's "naiveties", especially in relation to the first goal, and said that small details favored Frosinone. Despite the result, DiFrancesco stated that it cannot be said that Frosinone "stole" anything, but that the match was "round" and that it is not clear how fair it is.
Regarding the attack, the coach underlined that Lecce had some opportunities in the first half, but that the final choices were questionable. He highlighted the need to improve the offensive phase, citing Geubbels' injury as a factor that has hindered the team. DiFrancesco also acknowledged the difficulty facing Frosinone's two attackers, who showed they were capable of turning the game around. The coach therefore asked for more intense work in this area.
The absences had a significant impact on Lecce's performance. DiFrancesco reported that Tiago Gabriel, N'Diaye and Fatah played in suboptimal conditions, but denied justifying the team's performance with the absences. He stated that the aim is to "stay within the game" and expressed his frustration with the fifth goal, which he considered a critical point to work on. The coach concluded the interview by underlining the importance of addressing these problems to improve performance in future matches.