Farioli: “Moffi will be important, but Deniz Gül is a step ahead” | OneFootball

Offensive problem: in seven matches the team only managed to score one goal:

“It’s true that, in some games, we could have performed better. There’s one level of analysis which is the result, and another which is the type of games we play. And I think something worth noting is the fact that every team that comes to play against us does so with respect, even when we score the 1-0, they remain conservative, waiting for a counterattack or a set piece. Then, there’s the deeper part, which is efficiency and the ability to read the moment. A few days ago, when we analyzed the last four games, we selected 33 moments where the big chance was there, but we couldn’t make the final pass or the right pass. And, from those 33 moments, we generated zero expected goals (xG), because they didn’t result in shots or chances.”

“In reality, to win games, one more goal is enough. Of course we want lots of goals and great results, but the games are demanding and, as I’ve said, the shirt doesn’t win games. We know what we want, where we want to go, the important thing is to maintain consistency, attitude, and the desire to attack with fire and defend with spirit and energy. And we have to keep going, because the schedule doesn’t give us much time to think too much or dwell on the past. Our focus is on tomorrow against Rio Ave, so we’re prepared.”

“There aren’t many secrets in that area. For Terem [Moffi] it was important to have these weeks to work and be with the team. At the moment, we have Deniz [Gül], who is a step ahead in terms of condition and understanding of what we want. Terem is catching up and, for sure, in the coming weeks, we’ll need both of them to maintain the level, because having two strikers like Samu and Luuk out with such serious injuries is, unfortunately, almost a unique event. But we have two good strikers, Deniz and Terem will play an important role, they’re ready for the challenge. Rodrigo Mora and Gabri Veiga, who are the most attacking midfielders, are also ready to play on the wing or in the number 9 position, as needed. Both are aware, a few days ago I had a conversation with them to make them part of the plan. Both are motivated, eager to win.”

“Oskar is in a similar situation [ed: to Moffi], he had a break at Jagiellonia. We had some friendlies to get everyone back and the plan for next week is to have an extra game so everyone can get minutes. That’s for Oskar, for Terem, for Fofana.”

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