Fabrizio Castori sees “enthusiasm, not anxiety or worry” ahead of Carpi’s all-time Serie A debut at Sampdoria.
It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
This will be the first time in the top flight for both Carpi and their Coach, who sensationally won the Serie B tournament last season.
“I can see the right concentration and awareness we worked well to prepare for this moment,” said Castori.
Fabrizio Castori sees “enthusiasm, not anxiety or worry” ahead of Carpi’s all-time Serie A debut at Sampdoria.
It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.
This will be the first time in the top flight for both Carpi and their Coach, who sensationally won the Serie B tournament last season.
“I can see the right concentration and awareness we worked well to prepare for this moment,” said Castori.
“We have the utmost respect for Samp, but I focus only on Carpi and do not build my side around countering the characteristics of our opponents.
“I ask us to make the most of our own qualities instead. The system is not an issue, as we need to be versatile.
“Carpi have enthusiasm, not anxiety or worry, as we know that we have our cards to play. We experience the build-up in the right way, without any particular pressure.
“I’ve been working with these players for a year now and we always prepare for games the same way, without excessive tension.”
There are some injury concerns for Castori to deal with in this delicate opening match.
“Lorenzo Lollo is out, while Jerry Mbakogu and Simone Romagnoli need fitness tests.”
Carpi squad for Sampdoria: Brkic, Liotti, Benussi; Wallace, Letizia, Poli, Gagliolo, Bubnjic, Romagnoli, Spolli, Gabriel Silva; Bianco, Lazzari, Di Gaudio, Porcari, Pasciuti, Lollo, Martinho, Marrone, Fedele; Matos, Wilczek, Lasagna, Mbakogu