Eusebio Di Francesco wants Sassuolo to “rediscover our smile on the pitch” against Empoli. “We are not in crisis.”
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“We must rediscover our smile on the pitch. Even if the statistics say otherwise, I confirm that I am happy with the performances, but bringing home three points is becoming fundamental,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Eusebio Di Francesco wants Sassuolo to “rediscover our smile on the pitch” against Empoli. “We are not in crisis.”
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“We must rediscover our smile on the pitch. Even if the statistics say otherwise, I confirm that I am happy with the performances, but bringing home three points is becoming fundamental,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“Results help to bring calm and self-belief, but I do not agree with those who say we are in crisis. Maybe it’s a crisis of results, but as a Coach I have to evaluate things differently.
“The Sassuolo in this game will be determined to make up for the points left by the wayside recently.”
Domenico Berardi is available despite suffering from some fitness issues during the week, so Karim Laribi is the only absentee.
Sassuolo and Empoli are provincial sides, but play some of the most entertaining and well-organised football in Serie A, putting them comfortably in mid-table.
“We hope to continue being revelations by bringing home three points against a team that has an identity, a precise style of football and an excellent Coach.
“Empoli’s strengths are in the collective, even if there are certain players who stand out like Riccardo Saponara for his ability to shake off markers. The have such quality in the middle of the park.”
Sassuolo squad for Empoli: Pomini, Consigli, Pegolo; Longhi, Antei, Vrsaljko, Peluso, Acerbi, Gazzola, Terranova, Cannavaro; Magnanelli, Pellegrini, Missiroli, Biondini, Duncan, Broh; Falcinelli, Politano, Sansone, Berardi, Trotta, Defrel