Udinese, Federico Balzaretti explains the return of Gabriele Cioffi

Udinese, Federico Balzaretti explains the return of Gabriele Cioffi

“What he did here è was important and we thought of him for the fastest possible acclimatization, because there's a need to score as soon as possible. The strength of the group and of this company must never be lacking. È this is what Federico Balzaretti, director of Udinese's Technical Area, said when introducing the new coach Gabriele Cioffi, for whom this is a return to the bench of the Friulians after 24 games in the 2021-2022 season.

"If we are here è becauseé we are intent on finding a solution to turn things around – echoed him by the general manager of the Friulian club, Franco Collavino – I thank Andrea Sottil and all his staff for what they have done in this year and a half. We know how it's the world of soccer and that we need to shake things up quickly to reignite the team. Our choice of Cioffi rules out misleading assumptions. The coach made a choice to accept a financial offer and leave, and today Udinese is offering him the chance to return. These are the facts, the rest just interpretations."

"We hope he can enhance the team, we need energy and we believe that Cioffi is able to give it – he concluded – We are aware that the results are not in line with expectations, forò I want to emphasize that the fans have always behaved correctly this season, supporting the boys until the 90th. È what we ask of them to get out, as soon as possible, of this situation".