Genoa, Patrick Vieira calls for more cynicism and makes an announcement about Mario Balotelli
The words of Patrick Vieira
These are the statements made in the press conference by Genoa coach Patrick Vieira on the eve of the external challenge at the "Castellani" against Roberto D'Aversa's Empoli, valid for the 18th day of Serie A.
"In the match against Napoli, especially in the second half, we did well. We came out of that game with several positive aspects. The next matches are very important for us but also for Empoli, Lecce and Parma, which are our direct competitors in terms of salvation. We will have to play well to win. In the last outings we were dangerous but in the end we did not score goals. We can and must be more bad and cynical in the goal area. We have Ekuban, Balotelli and other guys who can bring energy and are growing a lot" began the coach of the Rossoblù.
"Empoli è a quality team, they can play well together and are very physical. I expect a complicated match, but we have good players who are doing well. We had a good game against Napoli, especially in the second half. We had very good performances against strong opponents like Milan and Napoli. We have our qualities to be able to bother Empoli" added the former Nice coach.
"De Winter and Ekhator are both summoned, they made the week with the team. Balotelli won't be in Empoli because heé è flu. He è stayed home today. I am sorry because heé was training well. All the guys have to understand that they are part of the team, è a period where we need everyone. It's a difficult time, we have to be united and everyone has to be ready to contribute. Vitinha has to be okay physically. It's important for him to keep training every day. He will score when the whole team improves its condition. When we create dangerous chances he has the quality to score goals" concluded Patrick Vieira.
