Lecce had been compelled to play on Sunday in opposition to Atalanta, a couple of days after the sudden passing of their physio, Graziano Fiorita, final Thursday. The sport was presupposed to happen final Friday. The Salentini clamored to push it to a later date, however Serie A denied their request. As a type of protest, their execs didn’t comply with the crew in Bergamo, they usually wore a nondescript white jersey, refusing to don their typical colours and blasting the League in a statement.
President Ezio Simonelli answered the criticism to TuttoSport (through Fanpage).
“As a person, I want to voice my closeness and participation to the household and all people in Lecce: the squad, the administration, and the followers. As the pinnacle of the Serie A, it’s really feel indebted to elucidate the explanations for the selection.”
“Suspending the sport, which requires the inexperienced gentle from each golf equipment to start with, wouldn’t have protected the regularity of the championship. Some golf equipment are preventing to keep away from relegation and others for prestigious goals like qualifying for the European competitions.”
“It may have been assured solely by utilizing the primary accessible window, which was Sunday. If it had been moved to Wednesday, it could have led to the postponement additionally of Lecce vs Napoli on Saturday. The puzzle would have been inconceivable to resolve. Holding it in late Might would have distorted the marketing campaign. Atalanta may need been much less motivated, or maybe the relegation wrestle may need already been settled.”
“Making choices, generally troublesome ones, is completely different from giving recommendation. We take duty for it. I can guarantee that different groups didn’t apply any strain.”
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