Alberto Zangrillo lashes out and defends Alberto Gilardino to the hilt
Alberto Zangrillo lashes out and defends Alberto Gilardino to the sword
During an interview given to the microphones of the "Gazzetta dello Sport", Genoa president Alberto Zangrillo, among other topics, spoke out on his team’s complicated start to the season. In addition, the patròn of the Grifone also wanted to comment in no uncertain terms on the rumors related to a possible exoneration of coach Alberto Gilardino.
"I find it ignoble and unacceptable that Gilardino is being questioned. I am of the idea d always support him, as long as he proves that he has the team on his side and that he can adapt to needs. Alberto has given us very happy moments that have been missing here for a long time. We must not forget his humility, the path he has taken, his ability to be a team player and his predisposition to work. I do not share the unwritten rule that if things go wrong to pay should be the coach, also becauseè often this decision affects those individuals who only pursue personal and economic goals" began the president of Genoa.
" I have never had the slightest role in the entrances, exits and planning of the sporting part, forò I still feel responsible and therefore if I have to share some blame on this aspect I will put myself in the front row and take my responsibilitiesà. Sports director Ottolini has had to deal with necessities of various kinds. Just to be clear, Gilardino did not è find himself in the situation of Conte at Napoli, who after the defeat to Verona raised his voice and demanded that gaps be filled. Genoa è in a different situation and we have to accept it, and for that we have to give the right value to a person who has been able to adapt to reality and negative circumstances, sebza seek alibis or justifications" continued the patròn of the rossoblù.
"We have to look into each other’s eyes with sincerityà face with serenityà the upcoming engagements starting with the game with Bologna, bring up extraordinary young people like Ekhator and Marcandalli. And then there'è the Gradinata Nord that always makes its warmth and passion" added the Genoa native.
"Injuries have affected us, but we have a first-rate medical sector. A few individuals è enjoyed noting two things: the first è that athletic preparation was not adequate and the second that the intensity of training facilitated injuries. The head of trainers è Professor Alessandro Pilati, the best in the business, and I also thank him because he puts up with certain nastiness. The troubles of De Winter and Malinovskyi depend only on bad luck. Frendrup and Badelj, on the other hand, have never spared themselves because of their attachment to the jersey and every now and then it happens to get hurt" concluded Alberto Zangrillo.
