Mirante: “It was the entire team’s decision to make Verdi captain”

Antonio Mirante gave his verdict following Sunday’s 3-0 win: “Giving the armband to Simone? It was the entire team’s idea. The city of Bologna is happy with his decision, while us teammates are also pleased as well. He is a serious lad with character, while he is also a top player who must mature in terms of leadership, something which he is now doing. We now need to show this type of form against the top teams. It would be the final step in granting us a higher spot in the league. Welcome back also to Blerim, who has already started to give us a big helping hand. We wanted to win at all costs today. Despite the great support, we haven’t done too well at home this season. Beyond today’s result, I think everyone was also just as pleased with our attitude.”