Antonio Raimondo scored a first-career hat-trick as Frosinone beat Sassuolo 4-2 at house in Serie A on 16 October. Giacomo Calo opened the scoring within the ninth minute, and Raimondo added targets within the twenty sixth, thirtieth and 57th minutes to seal the outcome.
Sassuolo replied by way of Domenico Berardi, assisted by Darryl Bakola within the fifteenth minute, and Kristian Thorstvedt within the thirty seventh, however Frosinone’s lead was by no means critically threatened. The hosts completed with 21 pictures to Sassuolo’s 14, and an xG of two.12 in opposition to 1.94.
Raimondo displays on a profession milestone
Chatting with media after the match, Raimondo described it as a recreation he wouldn’t neglect. He mentioned he had all the time dreamed of scoring three targets in a single Serie A recreation, however that making it occur was nonetheless a particular expertise.
He was cautious to not learn an excessive amount of into the efficiency. He famous that solely seven video games had been performed out of 38, and that there was nonetheless an excessive amount of work to do and areas to enhance. He known as the present type a superb begin, nothing extra.
When a comparability was drawn to Raphinha and Yamal, Raimondo mentioned the comparability was flattering however that their stage was very excessive. He mentioned he would focus solely on himself and attempt to carry out at his finest in each recreation.
Gratitude to Alvini and the membership
Raimondo credited supervisor Alvini instantly, saying the coach had helped him develop since bringing him to the membership and that he was blissful for that assist. He additionally thanked your entire teaching employees for his or her every day work with him.
He added that the membership’s sporting director deserved credit score too, declaring that the director had signed him even after a tough earlier season. Raimondo mentioned that made the outcomes really feel partly theirs as effectively.
With reference to a call-up to the Italy senior squad, Raimondo mentioned the choice was not his to make. He mentioned he would give every thing for Frosinone, and that if the invitation ever got here he would reply positively, however for now his focus was totally on the membership. He described a spot within the nationwide workforce as a dream he hoped to grasp at some point.
The celebration and what it meant
Raimondo’s purpose celebration drew consideration after the match, with some linking it to a gesture utilized by former Frosinone participant Ciccio Loddo. Raimondo defined that the celebration really dated again to the ultimate matchday of final season, when he was with mates from Salerno.
He mentioned he had initially supposed to dedicate a purpose to his girlfriend and had deliberate a celebration for her, however had not managed it on the time. After the hat-trick on 16 October, he devoted the targets to his mother and father and to the chums who had travelled to the bottom to look at.
