Ballardini is on Rossi’s side

Giuseppe Rossi was found positive in a doping control carried out on May 12, 2018, at the end of the Benevento-Genoa match, according to reports today. The substance traced was dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

In the press conference, Davide Ballardini sided with him: “I am certain of few things in life, I have few certainties, but one that I have is that Rossi absolutely could not have used banned substances.” The Grifone coach then spoke about the challenge against Chievo: “Very serious team, very clear in their goal of salvation. We have scored six points in four matches, we need to regain the solidity of last year.”

“On paper we are stronger than last season,” Ballardini continued, “but we still have to prove it. Problem defense? Now I think we should continue with three, in the future I do not exclude the four-man line. Marchetti just needs time.”