Playoffs achieved: Vitali's tenacity and the strength of the group

Vitali, the playoff have been hit, it only remains to establish the position on the grid. And in Europe you have come close to Bcl Final Four. One word to define this year's team?

"Tenacious. Because he truly never gives up, even in the worst moments."

A concrete example of this?

"The moment after the terrible defeat at home against Trieste. It could have been a negative watershed. Instead we found the strength within us to conquer Tortona a few days later. A victory key to this season."

The secret of an already positive year?

"The strength of the group. Which is truly united and has found a fantastic understanding. Despite the normal ups and downs, although put to the test by the fatigue of the double commitment, it has never seen any of its elements point the finger at each other, but always support each other". However, there was the impression that, compared to 2023/2024, it was a more complex team to discipline on a technical-tactical level. Is that so?

"It certainly took time because there were many changes and there were many players with different characteristics compared to last year. However, the fact that there was great willingness to assimilate the concepts and, after the defeats, to look at where we needed to improve without giving in to recriminations, helped to optimize the path".

Following the victory with Naples, which sealed the playoffs, isn't there a risk of a relaxation after months of intense efforts?

"No. We continue with our 'mood': trying to win as much as possible, maintaining intensity and concentration. In this, we are helped by the fact that, despite the great regret of having been eliminated from the Cup, we have a whole week to prepare for the races and this allows us to better dose our physical and mental energies".

There are three races left until the end of the regular season. Objective?

"Play them with total intensity, because they are always great challenges to play. In the context of a championship that, the numbers say, has been highly competitive. Last year with 32 points we arrived fifth, this year we are at 34 but we still don't know the position we will have. In our head there is the idea of ​​trying to make it three. Starting from the match with Brescia. Let's see what happens."

Is there a team you'd like to avoid in the playoffs?

"There will be such a balance that everyone will have their own problems to deal with, and perhaps what are considered weak points for one team will become strong points for another. Getting there in the best possible conditions will count for a lot."

Regarding his future? In March Coldebella spoke of his renewal. But the GM next season will be another. Have you had any feedback from the company lately?

"No, we were all, and are, focused on the games. I can tell you that I am proud to be captain here, and I would like to continue with this shirt. But we will talk about it at the end of the season."