Gorini hopes to celebrate 50th birthday with win against Venezia
On February 27, 2024 by Jake IovineCittadella head coach Edoardo Gorini spoke to the press before Cittadella’s Wednesday night’s match against Venezia.
Gorini will be celebrating his 50th birthday tomorrow in Venezia: the city he was born in. He’ll be hoping to break a six game losing streak, where Cittadella has not picked up points since Jan. 13. Venezia sits in 2nd place entering the midweek clash following a late victory against Pisa last weekend.
The Granata have a busy week ahead of themselves as they’ll take on Venezia during the week followed by Sunday’s fixture against Pisa at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato.
Here were some key takeaways from Gorini’s press conference.
Squad updates:
“We’re aiming to get Pavan back on Sunday, so he won’t play tomorrow. We will decide on Vita tomorrow morning to determine whether to use him or not. The rest, expect for Branca who is serving his second match ban, is available.”
On his 50th birthday in Venezia:
“It would be the best gift to take home three points. It would be the most important gift in this moment. Now we have to focus on the game and put the best team on the field to fight for the points.”
On Venezia:
“Venezia is a good team that is in form. They have players of great quality and importance, not just Pohjanpalo but also the rest. They are a ‘tough bone’ and you can’t say it will be an easy game.
Playing for a draw? In this moment we need to get a result whether it’s a draw or a victory. It’s clear that our mentality is to play every game to win.”