Cagliari gained a precious point against Juventus, with a 1-1 draw which allowed the Sardinian club to maintain fourth place in the table. Coach Fabio Pisacane explained the match during the press conference held at 11.31pm, highlighting how the team stood up to an opponent with different objectives and was able to manage the pressure on the pitch.
Pisacane began by describing the difficulty of the final, underlining that Juventus would have deserved a draw and perhaps a better result. "I would focus on the match. We stood up to a team fighting with a different objective. The group showed me that it remained the same before the break. We must always show off our character regardless of the opponent", said the coach, making it clear that the team has maintained its identity even in the most critical moments.
Massolin's role has been the subject of particular attention. Pisacane explained that he chose the midfielder to dare in that position, obtaining an "excellent" result against an experienced team. "We have further lowered the average age and the draw does justice to the performance of these boys. I always try to train the team to ensure that they can express themselves at their best", he added, recognizing the importance of a young and dynamic midfield.
Regarding the arrivals of Deiola, Fadera and Nzola, the coach expressed satisfaction. "Deiola is the example of how this shirt should be worn. He recovered in a way that we didn't expect and came in great in place of Rodriguez, who was booked and back from the national team. Fadera, Sugawara and Nzola came in well, I'm satisfied", declared Pisacane, highlighting the good integration of the new arrivals in the team.
Captain Winks was cited for his professionalism and contributions to the team. "Winks deserves praise for his seriousness, professionalism and for his career. He has entered with incredible humility and is already one of the captains. The team recognizes him. We could have achieved the feat today, yes, but compared to last year I am more satisfied with his dribbling and attitude", said the coach, underlining the importance of a player who can lead the group by example.
Finally, Pisacane commented on Mendy's performance, calling it "more than good". "It's scary how much he's growing match after match. From a footballing point of view he's very intelligent, he's destined to have a great career. But he needs confidence. At the beginning he felt the weight of the shirt he was wearing a lot, then he loosened up and it's not easy to make him play alone", he observed, highlighting the defender's potential and the need for support from the rest of the team.
With the point gained against Juventus, Cagliari remains in a solid position in the table, with the possibility of continuing its run towards the top of the table. The team, under the leadership of Pisacane, seems ready to maintain its form and aim for even more ambitious results in the next matches.