Marco Kurz’s relaxed training methods are preparing a carefree Adelaide United to attack the Finals Series head on, according to defender Ben Garuccio.
Garuccio was on target in the accomplished 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix on Friday night that elevated Adelaide to fourth.
With eight goals in two matches leading into the final two rounds, the marauding left-back believes the Reds are ready to make an impact on the post-season.
“We’ve already played in the FFA Cup Final. That holds us in good stead for what’s to come,” Garuccio told Fox Sports.
“[Kurz has] just filled us with confidence every week and really taken the pressure off us.
“It’s easy when you’re out there. We’re playing free and scoring goals which is important.”
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Garuccio’s goal, a thunderous finish from a narrow angle, was just the second of his 92-game Hyundai A-League career.
The 22-year-old revealed his relief at putting a stop to some of his team-mates’ banter.
“I was buzzing. It’s something I cop a lot of stick for around the club,” he said.
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“My family, my friends, everyone says ‘we like you scoring goals’, so it was nice to get on the scoresheet.
“I think there was probably a couple of boys lining up in the box that I could have cut it to, but I just put my head down and hit it and it came off well.”
