- Jun 29, 2003
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Speaking at his post-match press conference via talkSPORT, Spaletti said: “He played the game he needed to. He produced the performance I was expecting from him.
“I think he still needs to be a bit more consistent when it comes to staying switched on defensively.
“But he did show what great running ability he has, and stamina he has.
He continued: “He was slightly held back by the yellow card he received at the start of the match and there was a risk of him picking up a second bookable offence.
“And because he is such a determined player who likes to go into 50/50 challenges the risk of him picking up that second yellow was a bit higher, which is ultimately why I decided to substitute him.”
Source: The Boot Room
“I think he still needs to be a bit more consistent when it comes to staying switched on defensively.
“But he did show what great running ability he has, and stamina he has.
He continued: “He was slightly held back by the yellow card he received at the start of the match and there was a risk of him picking up a second bookable offence.
“And because he is such a determined player who likes to go into 50/50 challenges the risk of him picking up that second yellow was a bit higher, which is ultimately why I decided to substitute him.”
Source: The Boot Room