Stefano Colantuono makes his Palermo comeback at the San Paolo tonight in a tense atmosphere following Francesco Guidolin’s sacking.
He had started the campaign on the Rosanero bench, but was fired and replaced by Guidolin. Now he returns to rescue this disappointing season.
“I found the team in good shape, even if the mood wasn’t exactly positive considering the recent defeats. I saw the players tired psychologically and emotionally, so we need to rediscover our confidence.
“It is necessary to find motivation and the desire to seek with each passing game an improvement so we can turn this situation around and end the season in the best way possible.”
Colantuono faces a tough opener away to high-flying Napoli and Palermo are not mathematically safe from the threat of relegation.
“All we can do is take these last eight games as battles. I do not want to create any false hope, but I can say our effort will not be an issue,” continued the former Atalanta boss.
“Napoli are a good squad and in excellent shape, while they have particularly shown they can step up a gear in the evening kick-offs. Playing at the San Paolo they are naturally the favourites, but we will try our best.”
