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Torino head coach Marco Baroni has urged his side to stand up and fight to get themselves out of their current difficult moment.
Torino have not won a game since the end of October, when they beat Genoa 2-1 at home. Since them, they have drawn with Bologna, Pisa and Juventus, before losing their last two games to Como (5-1) and Lecce.
They have however caused a couple of shocks, such as beating Napoli and Roma 1-0. They are currently sitting in 13th place with 14 points collected, which is four points clear of the relegation zone, so they are not in the same danger as Fiorentina for example.
Yet, results need to turn around. Baroni spoke at a pre-match press conference at Torino’s training ground on the eve of their game against Milan, and it was relayed in full by Calciomercato.com.
Should we expect less blackouts?
“We’re working on it individually and as a team, believe me. We’re looking for consistency, we want to eliminate individual lapses: it’s work that allows us to fill the gaps. Milan is a great team, but I don’t want to limit ourselves to only focusing on the big teams.”
Did you understand what went wrong in Lecce and did you get the answers you were looking for this week?
“We need to work and improve in the final meters, both offensively and defensively. It’s that meter and that ball that makes the difference. You can’t be focused on nine balls and one because that’s what you pay for.
“There was the final miss from the penalty spot, but the team stayed strong and tried to get back on track. We need to start from there. The work we’re doing is focused on improving the final metres.”
Would you give Torino a rating of 4 or 5?
“I’m not used to judging by how you score. We’re looking for the consistency and continuity we’ve found over six games, even against strong opponents.
“More than matches, these were minutes or situations that put me in trouble, too. Against Como, we were in the game until the 70th minute. It’s incredible, but there are some minutes the team can’t afford. The team is aware of that, too.”
Looking back at mid-July, what’s your biggest regret? There are also gaps in the squad…
“In our work, the only regret is not having given everything you could. If I look back, I’m wasting time and my progress. I look forward with conviction, along with the staff, the team, and the club.
“We’re aware of this misstep, they’re relegated to lapses we can’t afford. We need 100 minutes of intense focus.”
However, it is shocking that in 20 years this is the worst Toro after Giampaolo and with the worst defence…
“In times of difficulty, you either crumble or you get stronger. I’m used to trying to strengthen myself, pushing harder together with the team.”
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