He knew the Messina crowd well after a season and a half spent between 2022 and 2023, with both teams saving themselves from Serie C. Upon returning to the Strait of Messina, Daniele Trasciani is now a leader, both on and off the pitch. Speaking on “Antenna Giallorossa,” RTP’s sports program, the defender analyzed the draw with Sambiase , which Touré secured in the 94th minute.
“At times, we lacked the right point of contact up front to come out with a different pass and keep the ball. In the final 25 meters, we needed a bit of clarity and strength to really hurt them, but for long stretches, we had sterile possession. In these situations, where you can’t find the right spark, it’s important to stay focused on the result, always stay close and compact, and never let the game slip away completely; that was the key. Often, when you’re less brilliant, you risk completely succumbing and perhaps losing 2-0 or 3-0, but we stayed there, and were rewarded for believing in ourselves.”
The Roman player, born in 2000, had words of praise for Elia , who provided the decisive assist with acrobatic effort as the match was drawing to a close: “Elia, as the coach said, should have been in the stands, but he was ready. Many other teammates have also been left out initially, only to then make a decisive impact by coming on as substitutes. This is becoming an important factor; it’s a sign that the team is there with faith, heart, and desire, and that everyone is pulling in the same direction to keep the ship afloat.”
Trasciani emphasizes the importance of the Giallorossi supporters, who were also present in large numbers at the “D’Ippolito” stadium, after the splendid spectacle of reaching maximum capacity in the derby against Reggina: “The fans are always allowed to dream; that’s the beauty of this sport, it offers fairytales, dreams, and emotions. Having them by our side is truly an absolute privilege. Seeing scenes like those at home against Reggina or in Lamezia Terme , where they were 200-300 strong, makes you feel alive. We’re all united, us with them and they with us. Naturally, then there’s the pitch and the goals we’ve set ourselves, which are part of our daily routine. We try to work hard every day, giving our all to arrive in the best possible shape on Sunday, aiming for the three points that, brick by brick, must lead us to the goal of staying up. Then we’ll see what happens. So let’s take it game by game and focus on CastrumFavara right now ; we can’t set long-term goals.”
The turning point came with the awarding of the ACR’s sports arm to Racing City Group . The most challenging period is finally behind us, and Trasciani highlights the unity the group demonstrated precisely during the most difficult phase, when everything could have gone haywire: “We always put the pitch first; it was the only thing we had to do. If we’re here today, it’s thanks to us, also because if we hadn’t made those initial gains, perhaps this group wouldn’t have been interested, nor would all those people have approached the receivership for information in the meantime. We’ve obviously experienced the club’s problems, as the players were removed from their facilities anyway. We’ve had to fight; right now, we’re all together in the stadium guesthouse, and we’re making sacrifices solely for the good of the club, the team, and the jersey, pulling in the same direction and trying to distance ourselves from corporate affairs. The new owners have made themselves heard; we’ve had discussions with them, and they’ve reassured us, instilling confidence in us. We’ve seen a great deal of energy and a desire to achieve something important in them.” On Sunday, however, the Roman footballer will have to serve a one-match suspension , handed down by the Sports Judge.
