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| | Marino respects Coppa tie |
Tuesday 11 November, 2008 |
| Udinese and Reggina will clash twice in five days between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, but Pasquale Marino isn't planning on snubbing either.
“We care about carrying on in the Coppa Italia, as it is a prestigious target,” said the Friuli boss.
“It is an important opportunity for me to understand the condition of those who have not played as much as others, but also for those who have had injuries and need to regain match fitness.”
It is a one-off game to qualify for the quarter-finals, where they would face the winners of Sampdoria-Empoli, which is also on Wednesday.
Curiously, these two teams are also set to play on Sunday in Serie A, which sees Udinese pushing for leadership and Reggina propping up the table.
“This is certainly not a midweek friendly and will give me some important indications for the next matches that we'll have from now until Christmas.
“We are coming off a particularly intense period with a packed fixture list. It is only normal that the same players cannot always take to the field.”
Antonio Di Natale is still out as he recovers from a flu virus that forced him to miss the 1-0 defeat away to Inter.
Reggina are in a difficult position, but will also aim to rotate the squad in the Coppa Italia.
“Rotation becomes necessary because the priority is Serie A,” said Nevio Orlandi. “We welcome this match and will certainly honour the Coppa Italia.”
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