Marco Giampaolo makes no secret of his disappointment
Marco Giampaolo: "The second goal made me angry"
The defeat at home to Genoa è only the latest chapter in a very difficult period for Lecce, which in 2025 has won just twice in ten occasions and precisely against the Grifone sufferedìthe defeat number four in a row in the league, for a ranking that does not leave at all serene with nine games to go in the season.
"In the first half we were not up to the task – cut the Abruzzo coach short in the press conference -.We did not build, and when Genoa players were getting on the ball, we were thereì always with a moment delay. The second goal è stemmed from a mistake of ours that made me angry, in the second half we played better but it è was not enough&#quot;.
However, the Giallorossi coach è took responsibility for this negative moment: "The fans’ displeasure è the same displeasure as mine. Gaspar's absence? He is better, but I preferred Jean and Baschirotto to play. I am responsible, I am not afraid for the ranking, I am afraid if the team does not play with responsibility and takes goals like the second one tonight".
Returning to coaching after a hiatus, Marco Giampaolo took the reins at Lecce on Nov. 11, 2024, after the Salento club exonerated Luca Gotti. This year's point average with Gotti was 0.75, with Giampaolo è it has risen to 0.94: still not è enough for salvation talks, for which the Salentini are still fighting.
