Venezia coach Davide Nicola declared that the team is "angry" after the defeat against Genoa at "Ferraris". During the press conference, Nicola explained that the players felt strong frustration at the end of the match, but they demonstrated that they knew how to analyze their performances and wanted to continue working with the same determination.
During the match, Venezia had a scoring opportunity in the first half, but Genoa responded with a goal from Ellertsson which changed the outcome of the match. Nicola highlighted that although the first opportunity was taken by his team, the final result was a draw which left Venezia in a disadvantageous position. “When you work on certain things you risk losing others,” he added, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between attack and defense.
Regarding tactics, Nicola explained that his idea was to maintain a compact defensive line and exploit the speed of his attackers. Genoa, however, managed the defensive line well and created few chances. In the second half, Venezia tried to increase ball possession and become more fluid, but had to deal with a team that tried to control the pace of the game. Nicola reiterated that the team must combine the predisposition to play with the need to build their numbers.
The coach also commented on the new refereeing line, defining it as "correct" and "fought". He said the new guidance had increased football being played, but underlined the importance of a single interpretation of the rules in all matches. Nicola closed the conference with the idea of continuing to work with the same intensity, convinced that Venezia has the means to improve and save its position.
With the defeat against Genoa, Venezia remains under pressure in the standings. The club will have to review its game strategy and focus on a balance between defense and attack to recover points in the next matches. The next match is expected to be an opportunity to demonstrate the desire to improve and consolidate the position in Serie A.