The Zebrette defeated Hellas Verona 2-0 and the coach admitted it has been a real struggle for his side to claim three points in 2016.
“We worked very hard in order to win this match, it was a good performance and a long time coming,” Colantuono told Sky Sport Italia.
The victory saw the Bianconeri’s eight-match winless streak come to an end and the 53-year-old hasn’t felt pressure from president Giampaolo Pozzo.
“When teams struggle, presidents will at times attempt to strike a bit of fear into their coaches but discussions with Pozzo have always been positive and clam,” Colantuono asserted.
“We have a good relationship, we speak three or four times a week and he always tries to keep me up to date.”
Talisman Antonio Di Natale has been reinserted into the starting lineup and the 38-year-old’s performance was fundamental to the victory.
“Di Natale has played a lot this year and at times it has been a struggle for him physically,” Colantuono admitted.
“He is still a complete player, just look at the ball which he gave Emmanuel Badu for the first goal.”