Maran: “The strength of a team is in its mind”

Nice, practical and competent. This is the impression given by the        coach of Varese, Rolando Maran on the main show of Varese News TV, with  our journalist Damiano Franzetti. First stop of the show was the next commitment of the white-red team, which on Saturday will play against the Brescia team : Maran wants to do well, even for a past with a few scars, but has to deal with too many players in the infirmary.

"In addition to Camisa, Moreau, probably will not be able to play. Zecchin instead is training and I hope he will be available. Playing against the ’Rondinelle’ is a special challenge for me: I want to do well because the exemption episode  after six wins at home still hurts for me .

 

FANS AND CHAMPIONSHIP-The conversation continues with a nice call and response, and the talk passes to his arrival at the foot of the Sacro Monte, about which the coach emphasises the affection shown against him by the white-red fans.

"I was delighted by the warmth with which I was welcomed by the fans, and also by the players. I gladly accepted the offer in June also, without feeling the shadow of Sannino, with whom I have a great relationship and I’ve known for a long time. I think a coach should not be afraid of ghosts: you have to trust in your own abilities and work with confidence. I like the football atmosphere of Varese, it is very similar to that of Chievo, even if the Verona team had more economic means available for the B series Championship when it made its climb to the top. I think we should continue to keep our feet on the ground to do well and I hope that the number of fans who come to the stadium will grow. Already, they are very helpful, especially in difficult moments of the match and if their number will increase, it will be a big support for us to get more results. "

Responding to questions from readers, the coach of Varese team focuses on some particular issues, such as the card fan and the referees, in addition to the current situation of the Bwin series.

"I think the card of the fans, at this moment, are more a problem than anything else. There must be the same situation  for everyone and how it occurs now, I cannot consider it right. I personally think that  football should be made of fans in the stadium because they think well of the team and encourage their players. As for the referees, I agree with the readers: I prefer not to comment because otherwise I could get nervous, but if I look back I think we have had something taken away and therefore we miss a few points in the standings. The league is very balanced and, as time goes by, I think  that  Padova will go out and fight for the summit, while Sampdoria and Empoli are those teams from that I was expecting something more. For Sassuolo,  that’s nothing new. It is a team that invests a lot and, as always, it raises very competitive lists. "

FOOTBALL TEAM AND TRANSFER MARKET –  Viewing the approach of January, the news talks about the transfer market, from which Maran, however, does not expect much. "In the B series we have to deal with a limit of licensed players and it is not easy to find suitable alternatives. I’m happy with the players that I have available and if I hope to be able to choose from the Primavera team, which is doing very well. I think the young teams should work for the good of the first team and be the first branch for a professional club, for example Lazaar once again available, could be the right change for Grillo, who is currently the only left-back in list . Unfortunately, the young quarterback was hurt when I arrived and I could not even to put him to the test. At this moment in time, Filipe and Damonte  are finding little space, also because Corti and Kurtic are doing very well, but when I will need other names for the two current owners, surely they will line up. However, the strength of the team, and I have shaped this thought over the years, doesn’t depends only on players, but also from hunger, from the head and the mentality that they put into play. "

In conclusion, the technician greets all the fans  "I hope to see all you in the stadium on Saturday, for the competition against Brescia and I would love to see you happy after the match."