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“The squad, after the departure of a loved coach, who did a great job, are a bit down.

It’s been an intense time for the players and everyone. The players know football is like this.

We have had 2 or 3 sessions, they have changed their mental chip and are ready. Although we haven’t had time for a lot of things, we are going to try and take advantage of the good things Gattuso did.

We are in a new situation [compared to previous seasons under Voro] and I don’t have a magic wand. The only way out is by working, game by game, point by point. We are here with a desire to do things well. 

We had a great game against Madrid in the Super Cup.

We want to win, if not draw. But most of all we want to leave the stadium tonight with our heads held high.”