It was the first day at Pinetina for Beppe Marotta, who arrived at the Suning Training Center just before 8pm on the eve of the match against Udinese.

Milano based Gazzetta dello Sport understands that Marotta greeted the players one by one and then gave a little speech: a few words to make the team understand that he is available to the group and that everyone must overcome difficulties.

It was then the turn of President Zhang, who is in Milano and is always present on the eve of a match who also gave a brief encouragement speech before heading to dinner.

Today is Marotta’s debut at the San Siro, which will respond with the usual warmth that has been seen constantly in this first part of the season. There will be about 55.000 spectators who will attend the match against Udinese. A match that is important to re-start their challenge in the league.