Pisacane: "Cagliari did their job. Felici doesn't surprise me."

Cagliari defeated Frosinone in the Coppa Italia. Pisacane analyzed the victory, praised Felici and Ze Pedro, and reflected on the new players' integration and fitness, already looking ahead to Saturday's match against Inter.

The Unipol Domus hosted a Coppa Italia match that saw Cagliari secure a 4-1 victory over Frosinone , securing their passage to the round of 16. A result that, beyond the score, offered the Sardinian team several food for thought ahead of their upcoming league match. Post-match comments from the Rossoblu side highlighted their satisfaction with the goal achieved, but also their awareness of the areas requiring work, with a focus on individual performances and the fitness of certain players.

Coach Fabio Pisacane expressed clear satisfaction with achieving their primary objective: advancing to the Coppa Italia round. " Every match is an opportunity to learn lessons, both positive and negative, and today we did what we had to do, " he said, emphasizing the importance of this result ahead of the next match against Inter, an opponent that "needs no introduction. " Particular praise went to Felici , whose introduction changed the outcome of the match. "We know his value and the specific tasks required of him. I'm not surprised by his performance; I always expect a lot from him. We knew he could be decisive during the match, and he was," commented Pisacane, highlighting the player's ability to make a difference even from the bench. This strategic management of talent proves crucial in a busy schedule.

Despite the final result, the match wasn't without its tense moments, such as the early goal. Pisacane downplayed the impact of this incident on the team: " I don't think the goal caused a drop in concentration in the players; I know them well. It had an impact, certainly, but not excessively ." The coach then pointed to some defensive and offensive shortcomings, particularly regarding the counterattack and the "hunger" to recover the ball. " I didn't like how the opponent managed to get into some defensive situations. We made mistakes, especially from the attackers, who were too far away and lacked the aggression to break up the ball. We did too little on the counterattack compared to what we asked for," he analyzed. Another crucial aspect was the integration of the new signings. "It's not easy to integrate new players, especially when emotional states can play tricks on you. Some players were struggling physically, and this stretched the team. This was a factor to consider, " Pisacane explained, reiterating the need to give everyone playing time to reach peak condition, while acknowledging the challenges related to the match schedule.

Among the positives, Ze Pedro's performance received particular attention. " Ze Pedro played a good match. We know what he can offer us; he can add value as a central defender ," Pisacane stated, while keeping a critical eye on the overall defensive dynamics. Managing the group, with the need to rotate players and restore some players' fitness, remains a top priority. " The goal is to get everyone playing. Today, advancing was the most important thing, and I'm happy about that, " the coach concluded, already projecting the team towards the next challenging league match. Victory in the Coppa Italia, therefore, is not only an achievement, but also a testing ground and a springboard for future challenges.