Hellas Verona Coach Ivan Juric praised his team for a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria. “In recent weeks we had only good performances and no points.”
Marash Kumbulla scored with a free header, then Nicola Murru turned Miguel Veloso’s free kick into his own net.
“The team put in a good, professional and focused performance, pressing when needed, defending when required,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
Hellas Verona Coach Ivan Juric praised his team for a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria. “In recent weeks we had only good performances and no points.”
Marash Kumbulla scored with a free header, then Nicola Murru turned Miguel Veloso’s free kick into his own net.
“The team put in a good, professional and focused performance, pressing when needed, defending when required,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“It was important to get the three points today, as in recent weeks we had only good performances and no points to show for it.”
Kumbulla scored his debut Serie A goal today, but had been expected to leave Verona on loan. Why did Juric decide to keep the 19-year-old defender?
“When we had games between ranks, nobody ever scored past Kumbulla. He is really focused, he learns quickly, is fast and has good stamina, so he’s doing very well.
“Sofiane Amrabat is physically strong and can battle it out with anyone. It’s the kind of strength I wish I had when I was a player!
“The defenders and midfielders are getting to know each other, they are balanced with one a little more aggressive, another more of a thinker.
“In attack, we still have choices to make week by week, as we’ll see who is in better form or suited to that game.”
Mariusz Stepinski arrived from Chievo on transfer deadline day, but is struggling to make his mark.
“I’ve seen few strikers work as hard as he does throughout the week. He stays behind for hours and hours to work on his technique, his shooting and everything. I am sure with all that work, he inevitably will improve.”