Udinese’s Balzaretti: Samardzic Will Stay With Us in January

Federico Balzaretti, the Technical Director of Udinese, has given his insights to DAZN ahead of the game against Torino.

In his interview, Balzaretti expresses his hope for a winning outcome. “The most beautiful Christmas gift would be a victory, for the owners and for the fans,” he says.

He further comments on the preparations for the upcoming match, assuring they strive to create an environment where the players can feel mentally free. The previous game’s analysis was conducted for a day only, and after that, the team’s complete focus shifted onto the contest against Torino.

Regarding questions about Lovro Samardzic, Balzaretti says there has been no change in the situation. He confirmed that “Laki will still be here in January.” The Technical Director emphasized the importance of Samardzic in the squad and encouraged the player to continue working at his best.

Last week, Samardzic was dropped from the team which Balzaretti believes would have stimulated him to push harder. Balzaretti praises Samardzic’s training efforts and highlights his present-focused mindset. He ends by reflecting on how much the team needs all the qualities Samardzic brings to the table.