At the end of the Italian Cup match between Roma and Sampdoria, which saw the Giallorossi win 4-1, Blucerchiati coach Leonardo Semplici spoke.
What signals did he receive?
“I used this match to evaluate the whole squad. We didn’t do very well in the first half hour, then we did better. Roma is a strong and valuable team. This match will serve as a lesson for us.”
Do you think you have a competitive squad?
“I agreed to come here because I am convinced of this. In defense we have problems due to injuries, I put a midfielder in defense… We have to keep up until December and then try to recover some players.”
What are your thoughts on your three goalkeepers?
“Today I wanted to see Vismara. I have three quality goalkeepers but at the moment my choice has fallen on Ghidotti.”
“I took on some responsibilities because I wanted to see some players. I changed my way of being on the pitch and I took a lot of risks. The same as Veroli. Some players weren’t at their best but I wanted to give them better and for them to acquire small things. We changed the way I hate being on the pitch on the third goal. It wasn’t easy to play against Roma but I would take it as lessons for me and for the boys to get back into what our objective is. At the back we are in an emergency and we are trying to gain experience It could definitely have been a match that gives me better knowledge and the condition of the players I helped at the beginning.”
Are you trying new solutions in the modules?
“We made that formation specifically for Estanis Pedrola. He plays better, I put him in a position to test himself. The team is of great value. We knew it was a difficult match. I needed to understand if the team was ready to play this type of play. We moved to 3-5-2 and we risked less. I saw a team more inclined to become more like I want: who proposes. He has never given up on my team and this comforts me and gives us hope for the rest “.
What do you think of Yepes’ performance?
“Yepes had a good match but I think I have a good squad at my disposal. At the moment we’re behind and I’m trying each time to understand who is better. Let’s continue with the tests. I’m not leaving anyone behind and match after match I will understand who I am the 11 who will take the field and then the 5 substitutions.”
