Patrick Vieira admits Genoa ‘might’ve achieved higher’ when attacking, however confirms their ‘solidity’ in defence.
The coach stays unbeaten since taking on from Alberto Gilardino final month, notching up one victory and three attracts.
His males held out properly at San Siro in opposition to a Milan aspect who had been beneath strain to show some extent, however hardly ever troubled Nicola Leali, the very best likelihood coming off the crossbar from Alvaro Morata.
“Coming to San Siro is at all times tough, however I believe we had a very good efficiency this night,”
“We might’ve achieved higher when attacking, however the vital factor was to defend collectively and we did that. We might’ve created extra, however it was powerful in opposition to a robust aspect.
“There have been some tough moments and I noticed nice unity within the squad. All of them sacrificed themselves for the great of the group, I’m very glad we performed like this and took dwelling some extent.”
Vieira appreciates Genoa defending
It has been identified that since Vieira took over, Genoa have a greater away document than at dwelling, regardless of repeatedly having large crowds at Marassi.
“You possibly can inform we play with higher calm away from dwelling, maybe there’s much less strain,” confessed the coach.
“Subsequent we’ve got an enormous recreation at dwelling with Napoli, so we should play with character, the way in which we did within the second half tonight. We need to create extra, however are near profitable at dwelling too.”
This was the third consecutive clear sheet for Genoa in 4 video games beneath Vieira.
In his press convention, Vieira was requested why he had left Mario Balotelli on the bench, regardless of the relative lack of Genoa scoring alternatives.
“Stability and steadiness are crucial. I assumed that we didn’t want one other striker. We’ve got a transparent concept on find out how to play and the group is doing properly.”
It was fortuitous that Vieira was right here this night, as Milan had been of the membership’s basis.
The previous midfielder wore the Rossoneri jersey within the 1995-96 season, though he solely made 5 appearances for the membership.
