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Paolo Rossi at the time of Real Vicenza in a match at the Meazza stadium, surrounded by Inter defenders. PHOTO ARCHIVE
Just five days ago, Paolo Rossi had published a last interview with the journalist Alberta Mantovani from the Giornale di Vicenza that we report here in full.
A few months from Vicenza and its Vicenza, but with the heart and thoughts always close by. Paolo Rossi, still recovering from surgery, always follows his beloved red and white colors and does not miss a Vicenza match. Pablito, who is on Lane’s board of directors, listens often with the company’s senior management and with the Reds and does not lose their important support in this tough season marked by Covid. And it is thanks to that deep affection that joins him to the colors red and white that this interview has wanted to give us.
Meanwhile, how are you? “They have been difficult months, which I am trying to overcome. A difficult stage in my life, from a health point of view, but I am doing everything I can to get back to health as soon as possible. Despite that, I’ve never missed a Lane game, he’s stronger than me! It is a piece of heart.
How do you rate the trip from Vicenza? Uphill, due to the many initial difficulties of the Covid and also due to the category B jump. Despite this, Vicenza has always expressed itself at good levels ”.
Is it the red and white rose of the playoffs? “It could, because it’s big and the roles are well covered.”
A championship where Covid sometimes makes training, what value can it have? “I think everything is a bit distorted, because sometimes the elections are forced. But it is a democratic destiny, it applies to everyone, so it only remains to play it on the field. What I don’t like is that there are no fans in the stadium. As a footballer I know how important the warmth of the public is and as a spectator I realize that applause often makes a difference.
Coach Di Carlo said that with heart and courage nothing is impossible. “You are right, heart and courage are two excellent ingredients for a good result, but they must be combined with technique and equipment.”
A judgment on the tied race at Empoli and on Monza. «After the good draw obtained in Empoli, Lane also comes out with his head up from the field of Monza, another of the contenders for Serie A, taking a very precious point. He did it with authority, personality and teamwork. There were some blemishes and a few oversights, but we saw a lot of character, allowing us to keep up with the so-called greats. Di Carlo, after a slow start to the championship, is doing an excellent job. It is true that we are still not getting, in terms of points, what we deserved, but the satisfactory evidence from the last period augurs a good future.
Which players can be decisive? «They are all of a good standard. The only one above the category, from experience, is Meggiorini. Overall, it’s an excellent group. “
Are there any of the forwards in the squad who are closer to Paolo Rossi? «Nobody has my characteristics, although they are all very good. We’ll see along the way.
Who is the favorite in the fight against promotion to Serie A? «Salernitana, Empoli and Cittadella plus the usual surprise team that is always there in Serie B but that I cannot identify at the moment. Let’s play some more games and we will understand.
For the first time a woman has directed a Champions League match, what do you think? Are the players ready? Nice twist, I like the idea. Here too, as with all news, you have to support it. Women are attentive, diligent, determined and when they choose to do something they do it better, so keep it up. “
Ernesto Galli recently left us and also another great ex like Mario Maraschi «Mario was a flag in the red and white history, Ernesto, a brother. A sincere friend, a pillar of Vicenza and Vicenza. I have not stopped crying yet, this death has hit me a lot, especially because of the modalities. I remember when I had to shoot him a penalty in Perugia. At that time I was playing with Grifo, he with Udinese. I dialed but I was sorry, he came to cheer me up. This is the essence of our relationship, above all interests, I will never forget it. Hello Ernesto “,
