Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini assures “sackings were always motivated” and he hopes to beat Juventus.
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“It’ll be a very difficult game, but with our Coach we have a very positive tradition against the Bianconeri. We hope to maintain that,” Zamparini told Radio Deejay.
Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini assures “sackings were always motivated” and he hopes to beat Juventus.
It kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview.
“It’ll be a very difficult game, but with our Coach we have a very positive tradition against the Bianconeri. We hope to maintain that,” Zamparini told Radio Deejay.
Davide Ballardini replaced Beppe Iachini earlier this month and on his debut earned a 1-1 draw away to Lazio, although the decision was greeted with dismay by media, fans and several players.
“I have never fired people without reason, the sackings were always motivated. A President has to make decisions, whether they are right or not.
“After I sent them away, I brought back a few Coaches, because I realised I got it wrong. Football is about passion, not a business the way (Napoli President Aurelio) De Laurentiis thinks.
“Perhaps I am a little too demanding, but my reasoning is always sound. I like to discuss football with my Coach and the team.
“A President mustn’t be someone who just provides the money. I know about football and I try to give some suggestions.”
This will see the return to the Stadio Barbera of Paulo Dybala, who was sold to Juventus over the summer.
“Dybala is world class. He is still very young, but a champion in the mould of Javier Pastore and Edinson Cavani. He will become a very important player indeed.
“Franco Vazquez is an excellent player and now has the responsibility of being the reference point for our team.”