Matchday 25 of the 360Sports Malta Premier will see Melitatake on Żabbar St Patrick in a crucial encounter. Both coaches shared their expectations for the match and the current state of their teams.
Melita Coach Highlights Opponents’ Strengths
Melita’s head coach, Clive Mizzi, acknowledged Żabbar’s attacking strength and their disciplined approach when out of possession.
He also reflected on his team’s performances in the Closing Round so far, emphasising that they have focused heavily on the players’ mental resilience. This has been key in helping them recover from difficult moments, such as their heavy 5-2 defeat against Naxxar Lions.
Melita currently sit in 10th place in the standings with nine points, level with Sliema Wanderers.
Żabbar Coach Focused on Concentration and Composure
Żabbar St Patrick’s coach, Aniello Parisi, echoed similar sentiments about the progress his squad has made since his arrival.
The Italian coach took charge during a difficult period for Żabbar and has since worked on improving the team’s mentality. He has placed significant emphasis on helping his players maintain focus during challenging moments in matches and remain composed under pressure.
Looking ahead to today’s clash, Parisi stressed the importance of being highly alert against a Melita side that plays attacking football.
Żabbar currently sit one point above Melita in the league table.
Match Details
The match between Melita and Żabbar St Patrick kicks off today at 16:00 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium.
