On the eve of the derby against Padova, a match valid for the 13th round of Serie BKT, Arancioneroverde coach Giovanni Stroppa presents the match, analyzing the technical conditions of the opposing team. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 22 at 5:15 PM at the Stadio Euganeo.

Giovanni Stroppa, Venezia FC Coach
“I will experience the match against Padova with certainly more emotion than other games; I have a great sense of belonging to Venezia and I am confident that the team will play a great match. Being a derby, it will be a game open to all kinds of situations that may arise; it is a wonderful match that everyone would love to play.

Padova is a team that performed very well last season, and I want to congratulate Andreoletti for the excellent work he has done. They are a team with a very clear identity, and we are facing a certainly competitive side. There are motivations within the match to give our best: we have prepared it in the best possible way, we are focused, and we have every reason to face it at 100%. All the players know what it means to wear the Venezia shirt, they understand the values of these colors, and they are fully aware of the significance of the match.

It is very disappointing not to have our fans present in the stadium; we all would like to take part in these matches, including our supporters in the stands. The derby’s atmosphere could have been more complete: it is such a beautiful game to play, and it would have been magnificent if everyone, fans included, could have participated in it live.

The international break was perfect; I had everyone available to work in the best way possible. The league table has not yet fully taken shape; we should not focus too much on the current moment but must maintain continuity, both for those at the top and those at the bottom.”