Sinisa Mihajlovic explained his radical tactical changes that allowed Sampdoria to beat Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”4″>Fiorentina 3-1, taking third place.
Sinisa Mihajlovic explained his radical tactical changes that allowed Sampdoria to beat Fiorentina 3-1, taking third place.
“We certainly had problems, as all three centre-backs were out and I didn’t want to risk losing them for a month,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia after switching to 3-5-2.
“I chose this system, even though I don’t like three at the back and think it’s too defensive, but it was the only way we could be balanced in the circumstances.
“We always played to win, created many chances and did so well against a great team like Fiorentina.”
Sampdoria are third on their own pending Milan-Palermo and Lazio–Cagliari” data-scaytid=”9″>Lazio-Cagliari, a side transformed by Mihajlovic.
“Perhaps at Florence I couldn’t transmit my character to the team, but everywhere else I’ve worked they’ve had the right attitude.
“I never want to hear excuses and told my lads that if they played the way they knew how, they could beat anyone. I am proud of my players, as few expected us to be third in Week 10.”
Miha changed almost all his strikers for this game, resting Manolo Gabbiadini and Eder.
“Our forwards sacrifice themselves a lot working for the team and I knew they wouldn’t have the energy I needed in the third game in a week. I needed fresh legs today.
“I think we saw today that Okaka is irreplaceable. He can hold the ball up by himself and fight it out with opposition defenders, while he also has more stamina than most forwards.”
President Massimo Ferrero caught attention in the stands after each goal with some remarkable dancing.
“He is a President who loves to entertain. He’s someone honest and at times does things on purpose in interviews to stir the pot. We have a very good rapport as two honest people who keep their word and have mutual respect.”