Eusebio DiFrancesco opened the pre-match press conference against Frosinone with a message of caution, declaring that he had "doubts due to the absences". The Lecce coach stressed that the club's relegation to Frosinone was "an injustice", recalling the emotional impact of that result on his staff and fans.
The coach then analyzed Frosinone's project, defining it as a "vertical" team that does not rely so much on possession of the ball but creates dangerous situations in transition. He praised the ability to “create dangerous game situations” and mentioned the presence of two quality attackers in a one-on-one duel. In response to questions about the players' status, DiFrancesco reported that TiagoGabriel has not trained, while Ndaba is not at his best; N'Dri had a foot problem and Fatah suffered a tibia injury. The coach stated that he must evaluate tomorrow's lineup, taking into account the upcoming matches against Genoa.
On midfield, DiFrancesco explained that he does not evaluate the match only from the first minute, but to consider the evolution of the game. He also reiterated that he will not bring Primavera players "just by number", but only those he deems ready for Serie A. He commented on the new rules, stating that he does not see an increase in injuries, but that he notices more effective playing time. He praised Ghedjemis for his versatility and Knvernadze for his incisiveness in front of goal.
The coach also remembered his 200 career successes, expressing gratitude for the desire to win and for the need to be "more attached to the result". He asked for answers from the attackers, underlining the importance of those who play and those who do not play to demonstrate determination. He mentioned Stulic, who saved Lecce from a takeover last year, and expressed doubts for tomorrow's match.
Finally, DiFrancesco expressed his pain at the relegation to Frosinone, calling it a "still open wound" and an injustice. He expressed his intention to find people he is fond of and reiterated that that defeat remains one of the most painful for the club. With these considerations, the conference ended, leaving Lecce ready to face the match against Frosinone with caution and determination.