TURIN – "This season's history shows that Torino have had many negative periods after a victory: we want to avoid these ups and downs." Roberto D'Aversa doesn't mince his words on the eve of Friday night's away match against Napoli. The Granata coach knows that the Maradona match represents an important test of ambition and mental strength.
"We're expecting a tough but exciting match," the coach continued in the press conference, aware of the caliber of the opponent and the atmosphere awaiting his team. With two days to go until the match, the decisions are still in the final stages: "I haven't made any final selections yet, and it will certainly be a different match than the Lazio match. The Azzurri will attack us hard, and I'm thinking not only of the starters but also of the options available from the bench."
Between D'Aversa and Antonio Conte There's a personal connection, but the Torino coach prefers to keep the focus on the pitch: "I think it's unfair to talk about our relationship. These are two teams that have eleven Scudetti on the pitch." A nod to the history and weight of the jerseys, which the coach believes should be a motivation, not a hindrance.
Arriving just a week after Baroni's dismissal and with a contract until the end of the season, D'Aversa avoids any personal discussion about the future: "On my mind, I only have the team's objective, and I want to achieve it as quickly as possible." These words send a clear message to the locker room: no distractions, no calculations, just continuity.
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