Torino coach Davide Nicola assures they are ‘desperate to play’ against Crotone after seeing their last two games postponed due to a COVID outbreak.
The Sassuolo match was formally postponed, while the midweek round against Lazio was called off, and a decision on what happens there is yet to be made.
They were not only in quarantine, but also banned from even training together for a week until midnight on Tuesday.
Torino coach Davide Nicola assures they are ‘desperate to play’ against Crotone after seeing their last two games postponed due to a COVID outbreak.
The Sassuolo match was formally postponed, while the midweek round against Lazio was called off, and a decision on what happens there is yet to be made.
They were not only in quarantine, but also banned from even training together for a week until midnight on Tuesday.
“These have been difficult days, COVID is not a walk in the park, but we are desperate to play and can’t wait to get going again,” said Nicola in his press conference.
“This is a family, we share pain and joy equally. I saw the team eager to get out there and resume where we left off. It is important to do that with determination and enthusiasm.
“Training from home is like asking Lewis Hamilton to use his Formula 1 car in the back garden. We tried to focus more on tactical situations and individual issues. Inevitably, five days of total inactivity and three of training individually will mean you lose some match fitness.
“Anyway, it’s not the problem that matters, it’s how you react to it. Things happen in life, you have to react and show you are ready. I am sure those who play will give their best not only for themselves, but also for those who cannot play due to COVID.
“I asked the lads to free themselves from negative thoughts. Crotone represents another step in this journey and we must do everything we can.”