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On the eve of the Derby della Mole, Marco Baroni spoke at a press conference ahead of the match against Juve. Here are his words.

Torino, Baroni: “Israel is recovering but Paleari will play! We need a match full of feeling and courage”

The former Lazio coach spoke to the club’s official microphones in the pre-derby press conference. Here are his statements, as reported by Tmw:

On the importance of the Derby

“History is important, but we have to bring that feeling of entering history. We need a match full of feeling and courage. Spalletti’s Juve? There are differences. Spalletti is a coach who has pressed the right buttons. We know they’re strong, but we have to focus on ourselves: we want to put a valuable performance on the pitch. That’s what’s needed, along with attention, compactness, and dedication. We have this great opportunity to bring these values. These are values we build every day. These are games that leave no room for moments of distraction, we need intensity and presence, both individually and as a team. That’s what we need: mistakes can happen, but we have to play with that desire and courage. We have to bring the beauty of our values, be aware that we’re facing a strong team, but we’re improving. Tomorrow we need light in our eyes, a performance of great value: that’s what we need. The desire is great, the team is fired up.”

On the Goalkeeper

“Israel is coming back and getting better and better, but the feelings and determination with which Paleari has played allow us not to rush his return. Tomorrow Paleari will play.”

On Nkounku

“It’s one of the situations I’m evaluating. He’s available and feels good, if he doesn’t start he’ll come on. He was on an upward trend, had a setback, and I’m waiting for him where I left him.”

On the midfield selection

“They’re both doing well, one will start and the other will be involved in the match. I’ll make my assessments, they’re two players who give great reliability. Let me clarify one thing: they have great quality, it’s not that Ilic came on because Asllani dropped off. Let’s say Ilic stepped up, that’s a role where a lot of quality is needed and I’m managing the rotations.”

On the defense

“It’s not a selection dilemma, they’re two players who are doing well, one will start and one will be involved in the match. I’m still reserving judgment for this session, but they’re reliable players, ready for this match.”

Raffaele Morra

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