In the eighth round of Serie A, Genoa and Bologna shook hands with 2-2. After the match, Genoa manager Gilardino talked about the possibility of his team signing Balotelli and assessed the current situation of his team in an interview.
Gilardino began by saying, "Let's start by enjoying Pinamonti's great performance and the one point we got from this game. He (Pinamonti) showed great skills and fighting spirit on the field and contributed significantly to the team."
Later, when asked about the topic of Balotelli potentially joining the club, Gilardino said, "I know Balotelli, I've played with him before, and I know how good his skill level is. But now we need to evaluate this matter. We will consider the needs of the team, Balotelli's ability and whether he fits into our tactical system. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to those players who have missed out due to injuries to understand their specific situation and the time of their comeback."
Gilardino singled out Vidinha and Mesias: "Their comeback time is very important for us, especially for the forward line. Their return will strengthen the team's attack and open up more possibilities for our game."
Speaking about the team's reinforcements, Gilardino confessed, "Three weeks ago, I used to say that it was difficult for the team to find suitable free agents. But now, the situation may have changed. We will continue to evaluate and scout for players who can bring help to the team. Of course, this requires us to be patient and meticulous."
