17 February 2024
17 February 2024

Cioffi: "We have to play like Udinese"

The coach previews Sunday's home game against Cagliari

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Gabriele Cioffi admits the mood in the camp is much improved following last week's victory over Juventus but knows his side must not rest on their laurels as they prepare to face relegation-threatened Cagliari.
 
“We're positive, 'euphoric', as Ranieri described us, but we're keeping our feet on the ground,” the boss told the gathered media on Saturday.
 
“We know we got an exceptional result last week and wrote a small page of history but it'll mean nothing if we come away empty-handed tomorrow. 
 
“We have to make winning a habit and we're in the process of learning. We know we have to pick up points. Whether it's one point or more will largely depend on the attitude we go out there with. I'm convinced the lads will show the right attitude and spirit.
 
“We've prepared for matches with the same level of pressing, give or take a few yards. We're basically a counter-attacking team. We're playing a team that, like us, don't base their game around possession but their style is different. 
 
"The games we've played and have to play are all difficult. Every game could prove decisive for our season. We have to play like Udinese and play to our strengths. If we play like Udinese, we'll pick up points.”