Lecce head coach Marco Giampaolo addressed the media in a post-match press conference following his team’s 4-1 loss to Cagliari. The manager provided insights into the match, team performance, and a crucial red card incident.
Giampaolo began by assessing the overall game: “It was a good match until the 60th minute when we conceded a goal due to a situation that the team needs to manage better. When you allow yourself to be influenced by emotional events, you must demonstrate that you’re on top of things. We need more personality, more self-esteem.”
Regarding the team’s effort, Giampaolo defended his players: “No, I believe the team sacrificed and played their game. Not all matches go well. The final result is also a consequence of being a man down, but the team, I repeat, ran. It’s not enough. During this period, we’ve had a few more problems.”
When asked about potential reinforcements, Giampaolo deflected, stating, “The transfer market? That’s not my job.”
A significant talking point of the match was Ante Rebic’s red card. Giampaolo expressed his frustration with the situation: “Look, Rebic is a starter. If I include him, it’s because I expect his contribution. He fell into the trap of getting sent off. We knew about this, even showed video footage. I told them not to fall into Mina’s trap! It happened in the Monza game as well.”
