A challenge “between two teams aware of their strengths”. Mister Emilio Longo thus presents the delicate away match on the Audace Cerignola pitch, scheduled for tonight at “Monterisi” at 8.30pm. The rossoblù coach recognizes the progress of the Apulians, fresh from two victories in a row and capable, in his opinion, of changing their skin in recent weeks.
«They have found practicality and compactness again – explains Longo – becoming a more timid and concrete team. Mister Maiuri’s statements confirm it: today Cerignola is less choral but more effective, and will come to the match with great confidence.” For the Pythagorean coach the field factor will have a relatively significant impact. «In this Serie C the balance is so subtle that playing at home or away matters little. I only hope that the opponents’ limitations will emerge more, but it will depend on us: humility, awareness and ability to bring home the result must be our references.”
Crotone is preparing for an intense mini-cycle: after Cerignola, the Italian Cup round will arrive in Potenza against Sorrento on Tuesday, before returning to the “Scida” on Saturday afternoon against Giugliano. But Longo is clear: no calculations, at least at the beginning. «The first match must not take rotations into account. We have recovered well, and all those who remain out in Cerignola will be employed on Tuesday. Now there is only one goal: to put in a great performance and get the most out of it.”
Good news also from the infirmary, now almost empty. «Cargnelutti, Murano and Guerra trained regularly with the group, without problems. Perlingieri is working almost at full capacity. It’s the only doubt of the day.” For the rest, Longo will be able to count on an almost complete group.
