Vittorio Sirianni
And so they make 34 points, after that bad number 33, we are on our way not only to salvation, but also to something more. The 40 points are reached with two victories in nine games, but it is not unlikely that this team can and wants to do much more.
Gilardino, as always on the eve, had his say with the usual requests for Genoa: courage, personality and, we say, also “heart, head, legs”.
All this happened in Turin, where the rossoblù demonstrated such self-esteem, that is, an awareness of their abilities and their value, that they annoyed, to say the least, a certain “ex-lady” who abandoned herself to a sterile game which Grifo faced with a careful interpretation, made up of tranquility in decision, in determination, in aggressiveness.
Safe approach, painless first half: in fact, the Grifone came close to scoring with a header from Bani, which only the skill of Juventus goalkeeper Sczesny prevented. To this we must add relentless marking, perfect occupation of space, no possibility for the opponents to take more than two shots on goal.
Obviously in the second half, the Lady tried to wake up and attack the rossoblù: and it was here the great attention, the great coldness of the team committed, all together, to avoid possible trouble. Juve found a post and a “very present” Martinez. We have seen how important Vasquez is in defence, who together with Martin (absent yesterday), is indispensable for the defensive mechanisms: do you remember the defeat against Monza in which both were missing?
Some will say that the second half was a struggle given that 67% of ball possession was the prerogative of the Bianconeri: but what type of possession? Only the one in a horizontal key, with some shots from medium distance and precisely that post and a half. Then only unproductive attacks.
Just think that, without getting upset, the rossoblù were so sure of themselves that they irritated their opponents so much so that Vlahovic was sent off because he was so nervous and Allegri himself seemed furious, so much so that after the match he railed against a journalist stating that the reporters must only ask questions and don’t judge the coaches’ work.
By the way, instead of work, it is our intention to remind the rossoblù managers to be careful when choosing their future coach: there is still too much uncertainty, too many expectations such as to raise (even if involuntary) suspicions about Gilardino’s future.
By now the technician’s great “creature” has confirmed itself as an interesting technical structure born, brick by brick, with the architect Gila, its loving creator.
Just look at how interesting the “changes” that have been made have been for some time now: in Turin, the…unknown Ankeye, Cittadini, Bohinen appeared, no fear or hesitation on their part and even in a final moment that was truly heart-pounding. It is a sign that the whole group has reached a remarkable maturity and, we repeat, an absolutely precious awareness of its means.
Not to mention the new “tactical move” of having three strikers, a trio of great charm, with that Vitinha who, if it continues like this, can easily be redeemed with the expected 25 million. With Mateo and Gud, Genoa can truly consider themselves the beneficiaries of a possible and real offensive “dream”.
Vittorio Sirianni
