Cagliari coach: Team needed a response after Coppa Italia exit; Daniel Maldini was just tired

Cagliari head coach Pisacane said the team responded to their Coppa Italia exit with a home victory over Lecce.

Pisacane said: "After being eliminated from the cup competition, we needed to find ourselves again, and we have not slept much in recent days. This victory is dedicated to the fans. Despite everything that happened, they have continued to give us tremendous support. I want to particularly emphasize the word 'balance'. I am very satisfied with the team's performance both in possession and without the ball. Are we happy? We hope that is not what that young man said. As for Daniel Maldini, he was just tired."

After Cagliari defeated Lecce at home, their points tally rose to 6. President Tommaso Giulini also said: "Taking these three points was very important. We created many chances in the second half. Usually in this situation, the biggest concern is that the opponent could equalize. In future matches like this, we must put the game beyond doubt earlier and avoid making the match so difficult."