FC Lugano's return on the field in the new year has been extremely positive, with a wide victory and five goals scored at Lucerne. The success was accompanied by a rich performance, on which Mattia Croci-Torti dwelled in the post-game, analysing the key moments of the game. The coach emphasised above all the team's reaction and the ability to find quality and rhythm in the key moments of the match. A success that confirms the continuity shown by the Bianconeri in recent weeks and that further strengthens the path undertaken.
"It's a good trend, we have to go on like this," explained the Bianconeri coach in the post-match, analysing a match that started with good intentions but without the right brilliance. "The beginning didn't displease me, we tried to control the game, but there was little quality and we played under rhythm. Lucerne's goal woke us up and from there we finally saw our quality and speed."
In his speech, Croci-Torti then widened his gaze to the moment of the season and the value of these first matches in 2026, recalling the importance of the mental approach. "If we want to finish in the top six, we have to score as many points as possible at the start. These matches are the most difficult, the classic pitfall matches'. A concept reiterated several times, with the invitation not to be fooled by the opponents' standings: 'We must not look too much at the position of the opponent, otherwise we risk losing humility, and arrogance is the last thing we must have'.
The five goals scored inevitably lead to the theme of offensive quality, which was most evident in the conclusions from the distance and in the insertions without the ball. In this sense, Croci-Torti wanted to dwell on the work done with Bislimi: "We worked a lot on his insertions. I knew that, to take the next step, he had to score more. Seeing him score three goals makes me happy, because these are things he has in his heart. However, without losing sight of the collective: "I'm happy for him, but above all for the team".
Finally, the Juventus coach recalled the spirit of the group, referring to a week that was not easy and the response that arrived on the pitch. "In football and in life difficult situations happen, the important thing is how you come out of them. Behrens scored two goals today because he was focused and wanted to help the team." A clear message, reiterating the value of unity and sharing goals: 'We need everyone. In times of difficulty we have to be a group, stay together and look for as much positivity as possible'.
Words that photograph well the FC Lugano's moment, able to start again in 2026 with personality, continuity and a clear identity, inside and outside the field.