Bari, Caserta votes for confidence after its victory: "Now I see growth."

"I don't know if this could be the turning point, but I've seen improvement compared to recent games." Fabio Caserta is trying to build on the small signs provided in the second half. Little, perhaps. Because Bari in the first half was still struggling, stagnant, lacking in flexibility in their play, and consequently rarely dangerous. The second half, at least, showed a touch more resourcefulness, as well as the determination to secure a victory at all costs. It's likely a "comprehensive" victory, given the evidence on the pitch, but it's certainly a crucial one: just consider that for the first time since the start of the championship, the red and whites are out of the relegation zone.

"It's not the time to look at the standings: the values ​​will only begin to emerge around February," Caserta warns. "However, it's true that consistent results can be the driving force behind confidence. Despite some struggles, it's a fact that in the last six games we've collected three wins and two draws. I remain convinced: this team has great potential. But they have to believe in it. It's not those who avoid obstacles that go far, but those who have the strength to get back up and overcome them. Against Cesena, we maintained balance: it was crucial not to concede the depth that brings out their qualities, especially away from home. We certainly took some risks, but we also managed to maintain our composure. In the second half, it would have been right to try something more, bringing on a second striker. And I think we saw something interesting with the 3-4-1-2: it could be a path worth pursuing with a double playmaker and a playmaker. Regardless of the playing system, we can develop an engaging style of football by adequately covering the pitch." Now, however, we must demonstrate that we are continuing along the path we have undertaken, working on the details, on certainties, on personality."

The Calabrian coach emphasized the importance of Gytkjaer's goal. "For strikers, a goal is life," Caserta emphasized. "Christian's start to the season has been complicated by some physical issues, just as the entire squad has struggled. But his value is unquestionable: he remains a key player for us, and we must get him to peak condition. I repeat: let's try to establish a starting point. The two home wins aren't enough: we need to improve in every aspect, without losing our composure. Against Mantua, we were booed off despite the three points, while against Cesena, however, we received some applause. Regaining the enthusiasm of the fans must be the motivation that drives us every day."

Michele Mignani was welcomed with affection: even as an opponent, the seasons in which he first pulled the Galletti out of the hell of Serie C, then led them to within a whisker of paradise, remain unforgettable. His Bari, after all, remains the last to have aroused strong emotions. "Coming back here is always special," says the Genoa-born coach. "It would be superfluous to even relive feelings that remain jealously guarded in my heart. However, I'm going home very angry. We won five out of six away games in dirty and hard-fought matches. This time, however, the game was spotless: Bari allowed us to play well and pass, we created a few even sensational chances, and had several opportunities to score. But we weren't pragmatic, and that's a serious mistake. Because a team that wants to be ambitious can't let go of matches without any signs of real difficulty: in cases like that, it's essential to pick up at least one point. In football, however, the one who scores is right: Bari managed it and we didn't." A comment on the red and whites is in order. "They deserve congratulations because they are behaving like men. Bari had a difficult start, you can see they haven't overcome their difficulties, yet they are fighting with all their strength and are getting points despite the difficult moment. This is a factor that should inspire confidence. Football is cyclical: sooner or later Bari will return to Serie A and it is right that this happens because it represents the dimension of a unique club."