With the passion of an entire city behind him and a new identity to build, SuperPippo raises the curtain on an evening full of meaning.

The international friendly against Manchester City, scheduled for Friday, August 9 at 9 pm at the "Renzo Barbera" stadium and broadcast live on ONEFOOTBALL in Pay-Per-View for 4.99€, represents much more than a simple summer test: it's the first, symbolic step towards a return to greatness for the rosanero.

On the challenge with City

"Regarding tomorrow, well, we know the passion that exists in Palermo. It will be a great day of Sport. We are honored that City is playing in our city. We want to make a good impression, even if we are playing against aliens. But I hope that the boys will show me what they have demonstrated in these days: dedication and commitment. We must try to repay all the undeserved affection that surrounds us, because we have not yet done anything. And I hope to see a team that has an identity, that begins to understand what it means to wear this shirt already tomorrow".

The backstory

"When this morning I showed the boys City, well, I was a little afraid to show it to them. But we must dream with hard work. May it be a good omen because in the next few years we can achieve something important".

Again on City

We will face one of the strongest teams in the world with one of the strongest coaches in the world: it's a pride and Palermo deserved all this. I hope that my team shows that something positive is being born. But to reach high levels, a lot of sacrifice and hard work is needed.

On the market

"I am very happy with the market made by the company, great efforts have been made. If an opportunity arises, with such a company, we will not be caught unprepared. But otherwise what we have is enough to do great things". 

Simone vs Guardiola

"I always hear Simone (laughs, ed). This is a match that prepares itself. Against Cremonese I will make a change compared to who will play more tomorrow. I am interested in getting to the first championship with 17-18 players who have 90 minutes on their legs. I don't have a starting base at this moment, apart from those players who are indispensable".

Emotions

"Everything is exciting, already from tonight being part of this important Group. It's a great pride. Being at the table with Guardiola, with the Manchester directors, is all really beautiful.

Tomorrow to enter with this atmosphere at Barbera as the coach of Palermo… I know how much affection and passion these people have. Such an audience can only be an incredible advantage, not a pressure. No one in B has this audience".

A Champions League night?

"The flame of the Champions League I always have it lit. I have it daily. Otherwise, I wouldn't be here and I couldn't do this job. These things have always excited me, such an audience can only make us proud and charge us. And it's an audience that can give us these emotions even during the championship and not just on these occasions. City is a team that I appreciate a lot. I appreciate Guardiola for the way he plays, for what he transmits".

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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