The adventure of Michele Mignani at the helm of Palermo officially begins. Following the dismissal of Eugenio Corini, the City Football Group has entrusted the team's reins to the former Bari coach who today, Friday, April 5, presented himself at a press conference, on the eve of Palermo-Sampdoria scheduled for Saturday at Renzo Barbera.
Serie B, Palermo and Lecco restart with Mignani and Malgrati
Mignani's first words as Palermo's coach
«It's necessary to understand the team and intervene. Palermo has lost some certainties in the last month, and I must try to give some ideas as soon as possible. Everything depends on the availability of these boys who have been exceptional in the first two days. I had the desire to start again, but sometimes being still helps to improve. I am enthusiastic and eager to give my all to improve this situation. The call fills me with pride and responsibility».
«We started talking on Tuesday, the spark was easy to ignite because it's hard to refuse such a big opportunity. The boys looked good physically. We will face Sampdoria who is doing well but we have all the weapons to win the match. The group is healthy, it has scored points even if it has made some mistakes. I see a group that wants to come out of this small crisis. I would like to have everyone available, there are some absences so I tried to change something to best face the match against Samp. Now talking about playoffs is premature, there are 7 Regular Season matches left. I need to quickly improve what has been lacking in recent months».
«Role of play? It can be played by one as a screen but also one better at moving the ball. But everyone's contribution is needed. Gomes will not be there this match because he is suspended. The same goes for the attacking midfielder, history says it's a role that can be played with different attitudes and characteristics. The team is conceding too many goals but in the long term there are moments when you are more vulnerable. The mind does everything, we have to think about winning. The boys need the fans who have always shown great attachment». On individuals: «Pigliacelli or Desplanches? Tomorrow Pigliacelli will play then I will also think about Desplanches but it's not my priority at the moment. Lucioni? He's fine, I'll see him tomorrow to talk and understand better. I saw him well, he knows how to manage himself because he has a lot of experience. Brunori is fine, he has also scored in the last matches and I hope he continues».
Words from CEO Gardini
The CEO Giovanni Gardini: «I want to thank Corini and his staff for the work done. The objective growth that he managed to achieve is right to underline; journeys have a beginning and an end. We believed that the conditions to continue were no longer there. This changes nothing about our journey, which is to be competitive in Serie B. We are in debt to our fans for not meeting expectations. We have a great responsibility, managing the pressure of a place like this is an honor and a burden. We are late and we know it, we have chosen Mignani until June 30, 2025 after careful evaluations. For us, he was the best possible option for our needs. A house is built from the foundations and we want to be credible».
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