Writing about the four goals conceded in Cagliari, theoretically a direct competitor for survival but now out of reach for Hellas, makes any match report pointless.
The only thing that can be said is that we saw a team in disarray, soulless, without the slightest will to fight for survival. The players took to the field unmotivated, disorganised, inaccurate, and apathetic. They were essentially uninterested in what is happening to the club, which in all likelihood will no longer be theirs in a few months.
Four well-deserved goals. And since Cagliari is not Real Madrid, it means that Verona played like a Serie C team. Desolate.
The question now is whether there is any scope for change. In such cases, all clubs opt to change their manager. This decision is not so much because Zanetti is to blame, or even partly to blame, but because it is almost standard practice. However, the situation is so dire that perhaps even this will not be enough.
Hellas’ future is in the hands of Sogliano. And Presidio Investors.
The explanation can be found in the words of the sporting director. Immediately after the match, Sean Sogliano pointed out that Verona has been saved at the last minute for several years now. This is due to the economic situation of a club that survives thanks to the sale of its best players. So far, the miracle has worked, but there is no guarantee that it will always work.
Sogliano, glossing over the issue of the coach, implying that he does not believe he needs to be replaced, said he was very angry about the players’ resigned attitude. He spoke about the transfer market, which has saved us on other occasions. But he also pointed out that with the current league table, it is difficult to find players willing to come to Verona. And therefore also a coach.
The second half of the season has just begun. The team is getting worse and worse, not only in terms of morale but also in terms of play. Moreover, there does not even seem to be the necessary cohesion among the players. If there is no powerful shake-up, their fate is sealed. We will soon find out.
