Vieira is cautious against Turin despite Genoa’s good start

Patrick Vieira is cautious despite his brilliant start as Genoa coach.

After four points from the last two games, Vieira spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s clash with Torino.

Did four points in two games give you the composure you needed to prepare optimally for this game against Turin?

“Nothing has changed in terms of the intensity I want in training. Four points were scored. It’s good, but I think we did well in terms of play in these two games, but there is still a lot to do.” . I saw a group focused on what we want to do on the field.

Are there any weak points in this Torino?

“A team that has had problems in the last few games, but has strong, top-class players. It’s a team that works well. We are in a positive phase, the players have more confidence and with the fans we have I hope we will compete.” “I liked seeing so many fans supporting the team away in Udine have pursued and that is a strength for the club and the players.”

Can the lack of victory at Marassi be a “burden”?

“We have to focus on how well we have done so far. We play with confidence. The team is growing, now we have to continue to do well. We have to believe in the work. We’re lucky to have these fans.” We have to do more to win at home, but we can’t just talk about what’s not going well. I saw something positive in the last two games.

Did you expect to “revolutionize” Genoa in a few days and achieve these results?

“I think the quality has always been there. Then it is the players who win the game on the pitch. When there is a group that works together to perform well, the players show their talent on the field. I’m happy with the mentality that means.” Team showed.

“Not everything is going well yet. But we always want to take a step forward. There is still a lot to improve, we can do better in possession and also in defense. That still exists. “There’s still a lot of work to be done to be more of a team, but I’m happy with what we’ve shown, but I still want more from the players.”

With Gollini’s return you have two goalkeepers, but who can play? Because Leali is doing very well.

“You asked the question and gave the answer (laughs). I agree with you, Leali does it very well. We are lucky to have two Serie A goalkeepers, Nicola is doing very well.”

About the former coaches Wenger, Lippi and Capello?

“I don’t pretend to be like Wenger, Lippi and Capello. They are great coaches. I was lucky to be trained by very important coaches, I learned a lot from them, but it’s also important to understand who they are as coaches.” It’s important to be honest and not be one of them or wanting to be one of them because they are on a different level.

“When you see these great coaches, they all have a different philosophy of play, but they all won. For me as a coach, it’s important to get a player to a place where he can do better.”

Do the rumors surrounding the club affect you as a team? And what guarantees did you have in the January market?

“I know as much as you do. I hear a lot of things but my focus is only on the field. I don’t want to lose energy and my goal is to just focus on what’s happening on the field and work with the players to win games.”