Lega Serie A

The match between Viktoria Zizkov/Horni Mecholupy and Parma ended by 1-0 for Donadoni's team.

At the end of the second friendly game which makes an end of the tour in Prague, Coach Donadoni comments so his guys' performance: "It was a hard game, very physical, I allowed everyone to play and tried to have some turnover of the players. I want everyone to acquire the right game pace. We still need to work, we have to improve, but we got time. Our physical condition is getting better, also on a brilliance level we are doing way better, and this is a good thing. Here we found the right weather conditions, and nice field conditions too. This tour helped the guys to gain some experience, to let them understand what playing abroad means. This mini-tour really helped a lot".

"I tried, mostly with outsiders, to let the ones who play the most to relax a bit, for instance Biabiany and Gobbi who worked so hard. Modesto was kept out because he had a slight temperature. So I tried to adapt Parolo and Acquah to two positions which are usually not the most natural for them. It helped to find the right pace and to try those processes which are unusual, so that they can understand what it means to play in different positions". 

The next game will be the friendly match against Real Sociedad, next Wednesday at Tardini Stadium, but the most waited moment is obviously the start of the championship on the 25th of August. Is there a chance to be competitive? "Our aim is that one, during the next friendly matches scheduled, I'll receive information about who will be eligible to be a main protagonist to take to the field in Turin. Now the noose is tightening".

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