On the eve of the match against Napoli, Torino coach Paolo Vanoli commented with clarity and determination on the team's situation, putting recent rumours about the possible sale of the club by president Urbano Cairo into the background. “The president's words were of common sense and responsibility, but I wasn't surprised: in the team group we only think about the pitch and how to get out of this situation”, declared Vanoli.
The coach took stock of the team's preparation: “It was a good week of work, we recovered Sanabria from a small injury and only Ilic is missing”. The absence of the Serbian midfielder represents a further challenge for Torino, who will find themselves facing one of the strongest teams in the championship. “We are facing one of the candidates for the Scudetto: we will have to do something important, understand the moments of the match and be careful”.
Vanoli also recalled his close relationship with Antonio Tale, with whom he shared four years of work between Chelsea and Inter. “I will always be grateful to him, I learned from him above all the concept of resilience. He is a true champion. His wife Betta helped me when I arrived in Turin, there is a strong bond between our families too”. However, Vanoli is clear: “When the referee blows the whistle, a battle will begin.”
Article published on November 30, 2024 - 13:19
The interview with Vanoli is very interesting and shows that Torino is working hard. Even though there are rumors about a transfer, he seems focused only on the game. It will be important to see how they will behave without Ilic.