On the eve of the match against Bari, coach Stroppa previews the key themes of the clash and takes stock of the team’s current form. The match against the Apulian side is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 PM at the Stadio Comunale San Nicola.

Giovanni Stroppa, head coach of Venezia FC:
“In our recent away matches, the performances have always been positive; we’ve just been missing the goal, as in Genoa against Sampdoria and last Saturday against Virtus Entella. The results from our recent away games do not change my playing style or mentality. I believe that when you can’t win, it’s important not to lose, which is what has happened in the last four away matches.

Tomorrow we’ll be without our fans in the stadium, which is a shame—just as it was a shame not to have the support of our curva in the first twenty minutes of recent home matches.

I have great confidence in the group. The team has the right mentality, they train very well, and I’m calm in that regard. Tomorrow, everyone’s mindset will be crucial; the determination to bring home the result will make the difference.

Bari is a difficult team to face because they don’t give you attacking reference points. Up front, they have players who are strong in one-on-one situations, and at home they’ve had a different run compared to away matches. The Apulian side will play with great determination; we must go to Bari thinking that tomorrow is the last match of the season. It’s not a final, but it could become decisive if we win. Regardless of the result, we will calmly continue what we’ve done so far.

Hunger and the determination to secure the result will be that extra mental edge we need to bring onto the pitch tomorrow.”