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Cremonese boss Giampaolo confirms Vardy will start in must-win Pisa clash
TL;DR
Cremonese manager Marco Giampaolo has confirmed that Jamie Vardy will start in a crucial match against Pisa, which is vital for the team's Serie A survival. Giampaolo emphasized the importance of winning to maintain hopes of staying in the league.
Key points
- Cremonese manager Marco Giampaolo confirms Vardy will start
- Match against Pisa is crucial for Serie A survival
- Giampaolo emphasizes the need to win for character and resilience
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Cremonese boss Giampaolo confirms Vardy will start in must-win Pisa clash
Cremonese manager Marco Giampaolo has confirmed that Jamie Vardy will start Saturday’s home clash with Pisa, a match he described as a last chance to keep the club’s Serie A survival hopes alive with three games remaining.
According to his pre-match press conference, via CalcioMercato, Giampaolo was unflinching about what is at stake. “There is no other way, we have to win,” he said. “These matches are worth more than three points in the table. That something extra is character, self-respect, resilience, ferocity, the ability to fight back against the table. I told the squad they are aware there is only one option.”
CREMONA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Coach Marco Giampaolo of US Cremonese reacts during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Torino FC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on April 19, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)
Giampaolo calls for character as Cremonese face relegation crunch
The Cremonese head coach was equally direct when addressing the squad’s mentality after defeat to , calling on his players to dig deep regardless of the opposition’s circumstances. Pisa arrive at the Stadio Giovanni Zini already relegated, but Giampaolo was quick to dismiss any suggestion that would make things easier.
Q&A
Why is the match against Pisa crucial for Cremonese?
The match is crucial as it represents a last chance for Cremonese to keep their Serie A survival hopes alive with only three games remaining.
What did Giampaolo say about the importance of winning?
Giampaolo stated that the match is worth more than just three points, emphasizing the need for character, self-respect, and resilience from the squad.
Will Jamie Vardy be playing in the upcoming match against Pisa?
Yes, Jamie Vardy has been confirmed by Giampaolo to start in the must-win clash against Pisa.
