The Granata will be facing Genoa this weekend in a game which Novellino hopes will see his team return to winning ways in order to stay clear of the relegation zone.

"We must accept criticism, but I'm convinced that this team can do well at Genoa on Sunday," declared the former Sampdoria coach.

"I accept all of my responsibilities," he continued. "I will tell the team to move forward, and that in life there are difficult moments, and we must overcome them together."

The Torino coach also explained the substitution of Alvaro Recoba last Sunday, with the former Inter player leaving the pitch very angry.

"Against Empoli I saw Recoba tired and I substituted him. I need more depth and for this reason I sent on the pitch Di Michele and Corino to send long ball forwards for the strikers," concluded Novellino.