As Torino prepare to face Cagliari in the 22nd round of Serie A, manager Paolo Vanoli addressed the media, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming match and deflecting questions about potential transfers.
Torino, who have collected just 4 points from their last 5 matches, currently sit on 23 points in the league table, just two points ahead of their upcoming opponents. The reverse fixture in Sardinia earlier this season saw Cagliari emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline.
Vanoli began the press conference by highlighting the significance of every match in the second half of the season: “We’ve been saying since the start of the second half that all games are important to reach the points needed for safety. We’re getting used to it, we’re playing with the right mentality to earn these points.”
The Torino manager emphasized the importance of performance, especially against a physical side like Cagliari: “Performance must be the top priority. Then there are the challenges with who you’re facing. You need to know how to battle with a team like Cagliari. If the performance is lacking, in the long run, you can only get worse. We know the strengths and weaknesses of the team. In terms of physical confrontation and presence, in duels, the performance will be decisive.”
When questioned about potential transfer activity, Vanoli remained focused on the task at hand: “When new players arrive, there will be a press conference. I won’t even comment on the president’s words, it’s pointless to waste time. This game is crucial for us, I can’t get lost in chatter. The president and director have spoken, today I’m focused on the pitch.”
