Verona’s survival hailed after season of turmoil | OneFootball

Grigoris Kastanos has offered a candid reflection on Verona’s season after the club secured their Serie A safety. The attacking midfielder acknowledged that reaching their goal was far from straightforward, describing the experience as a “marathon of 38 matches, often uphill, with the wind against us more than once”.

In a message shared via his social channels, Kastanos spoke openly about the adversity the squad faced. “In the end, we reached our objective. Safe, despite a complicated season and many difficult moments,” he wrote. “What will remain is the final result: survival earned with pride by a group capable of overcoming every obstacle. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t taken for granted. We achieved it with professionalism and dedication to the cause.”

Verona’s campaign saw them navigate frequent challenges, both on and off the pitch. Despite periods of pressure and spells where results proved elusive, the squad demonstrated resilience and unity, key factors in their ability to stay above the relegation places. Kastanos alluded to the introspection required, noting, “We found the answers within ourselves needed to keep both Verona and Hellas in Serie A. That’s what matters, more than any other obstacle we met and overcame this year.”

The club’s hard-fought survival allows them to look ahead with optimism, even as they face other issues to address. Behavioural matters surfaced late in the season, with fines levied for fan pyrotechnics during the final league match. Midfielder Ondrej Duda also received a suspension and a financial penalty for his conduct towards officials and opposition staff. These incidents serve as reminders that maintaining discipline, on the pitch and in the stands, remains a priority as Verona move forward under new management structures.

Expectations for the coming months are shaped by both relief and the need for progress. Financially, finishing 14th has brought a prize of around €2.2 million, providing modest resources as the club prepares for next season. For Kastanos and his teammates, the overriding sentiment is one of achievement through perseverance, with the hope that next year’s journey will be less fraught but equally rewarding.

Source: Hellaslive