Palermo’s Francesco Guidolin has shrugged off the criticism of President Maurizio Zamparini and insists that it’s the players that matter to him.
The Sicilians have slipped out of contention for UEFA Cup qualification and the outspoken Zamparini hasn’t missed any opportunity to blast his underachieving tactician.
It is widely believed that Guidolin will be replaced by Stefano Colantuono, the man he succeeded, but the former Monaco man is focused on finishing the season on a high, starting with a win over Genoa tomorrow.
“By now, Zamparini’s words go in one ear and out the other,” Guidolin grimaced.
“He wouldn’t be happy even if we were top of the table, let alone now. I am the Coach who has given Zampa the greatest satisfaction, but it’s enough for me to have the confidence of the players.
“I feel tied to this team. I feel like I am from Palermo and I want to finish the season here.
“I feel like the situation has been over-dramatised. We are having a standard campaign and we will just try and give our best for the remaining games.”
Palermo (probable): Fontana; Biava, Rinaudo, Zaccardo; Cassani, Migliaccio, Simplicio, Guana, Balzaretti; Cavani, Amauri
