Cuti embraces captaincy as club eyes UEFA showpiece and season opener
Speaking from Udine, Cuti said he is “very happy to be the first team captain of the club. It’s amazing for me.” He explained that he and coach Thomas spoke before training and that he’s talked a lot with the coach in the lead-up to the season, thanking him for the opportunity.
“It’s a big responsibility,” he added. “I spoke with the players and tomorrow is also another big night for the club, for the players, for the fans, we need to enjoy this moment.”
Turning to the fans ahead of the UEFA showpiece, Cuti sent a clear message: “Enjoy this match, enjoy this moment. The last 20 years, the club is sometimes good, close to winning, so enjoy this moment. To win another trophy at the start of the season would be amazing.”
“It’s football. Sometimes bad moments, sometimes good moments, but the most important thing is to be all together like this, starting with another big night for the club, Saturday, the start of another season for us, the most important thing is to stay all together. We want to win.”
Commentary:
– The captain’s comments underscore a strong emphasis on unity and collective effort as the team approaches a high-profile fixture and the new season.
– Naming Cuti as captain signals leadership expectations from the squad’s on-pitch rhythm to the locker room culture.
– The reference to a big night on Saturday aligns with a pivotal early-season moment that could set the tone for the club’s campaign.
Summary:
Cuti’s confirmation as captain comes with a focused message of togetherness and ambition as the club prepares for a UEFA showpiece and the season’s kickoff. If the squad can translate this leadership and unity onto the pitch, it could help propel them into a competitive start to the new campaign.
Positive spin:
– The captain’s optimism and emphasis on unity offer a hopeful outlook for fans hoping for a strong season and potential trophy contention.