Monza suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Bologna in a match where certain incidents didn’t go in favor of Alessandro Nesta’s team. In his post-match press conference, the manager analyzed the game.
When asked to explain the defeat and if there was a drop in performance in the second half, Nesta responded, “In my opinion, we were in the game even in the second half, while in the first we started very well. Unfortunately, we lost focus for a few minutes. We didn’t drop, but unfortunately, Monza conceded two decidedly avoidable goals. That was the difference.”
Addressing Monza’s tendency to concede late goals, Nesta said, “In matches, there are many lost balls and particular situations. Certainly, conceding goals in the final minutes is a problem. The reasons can be many, and it’s up to us to understand why. The judgment is often conditioned by the result; this match against Bologna was also played well.”
On Bianco’s impressive debut as a starter, Nesta commented, “I’m not surprised because I know him well. I had the fortune to coach him last season in Serie B at Reggiana. I was curious to see his impact in Serie A, and he did well. In the upcoming games, we’ll also need Pessina, Bondo, and Sensi, but today we needed Bianco’s performance.”
Regarding some poor choices in the final third, Nesta explained, “The final pass is not always easy, especially in games like those against Bologna. Surely we need to improve from this point of view, also to put our attackers in the best conditions. It takes personality and courage. I like that the players take responsibility because there’s a coach who supports them.”
When asked if Bologna had superior nervous energy, Nesta disagreed: “I say that in the second half there was a very good approach. I don’t agree from this point of view. For me, the episodes made the difference, and unfortunately, we misread some situations. It happened with Fiorentina, with Inter, and now with Bologna. In my opinion, we have always been up to the situation. We need to find some solutions to avoid certain lapses in concentration.”
