Hellas Verona, Zanetti talks about Belahyane’s possible farewell

©Getty Images

Hellas Verona, Zanetti talks about Belahyane’s possible farewell

Vital points in the salvation key for Hellas Verona stopped at 19 points in the middle of the relegation zone against Lazio, the rest will be taken care of by the new owner: the Americans of Presidio Investors with executive president Italo Zanzi. By contrast, the Biancocelesti aim to confirm themselves in the Champions zone on the strength of 36 points even if they are coming off a downturn. More than 25 thousand spectators are expected at the Bentegodi. 

“A difficult match awaits us against Lazio, first in the Europa League group and fourth in the league. We have to stay focused on the field, also recovering some important players from the disqualification” explained Verona coach Zanetti in the pregame press conference. The coach laid out the path: to the team the field, to the new owners of’Hellas Verona the rest. Too important is the commitment of the Bentegodi, Sunday, January 19, 6 p.m., to think about the change of ownership, although the coach has clear ideas on this aspect as well in the soccer market. 

Starting with the promising Franco-Moroccan midfielder Reda Belahyane: Lazio has offered 13.5 million euros to bring him immediately to the capital with the formula of a buy-back obligation at the end of the championship, Verona wants 15. “We know that there are some situations in the balance, both outgoing and incoming. We will see what will happen in this second part of January: I remain confident that we will try to give reinforcement to the team”. 

As for Verona-Lazio in the Gialloblù ranks, Zanetti remarked, “Ghilardi has recovered from fever, Suslov had a fever during the week. He will decideò whether to start Suslov from the first or in the match”. Returning from disqualification are Serdar, a sure starter in midfield, and Tchatchoua, another immovable starter. Faraoni, however, returns to the bench.

You may also like...