Defending third place which from a playoff perspective will allow us to play the semi-final at Riviera with the advantage of a draw to access the final. This is the objective of Samb who, today, on the penultimate day of the championship, faces Roma City at the Riviera. The rossoblù are just one point away from being mathematically certain of the playoffs. After three consecutive defeats against L’Aquila, Campobasso and Atletico Ascoli, Samb, who have not won since March 10th, since the away match in Termoli, will have to find the strength to raise their heads again to best honor the last 180 minutes of this season. Today, the last home match. Then, the away match against Vigor Senigallia. Since Tuesday, after Lauro’s second dismissal, the technical leadership of the team has been in the hands of deputy Mancinelli. He has the task of getting Samb out of this bad moment. Whether he succeeded or not, today, the pitch will tell. Only Sbardella is out and is struggling with a collateral problem in his left knee. Pezzola and Pietropaolo have also been called up, albeit not in their best condition. The two young players worked separately throughout the week just ended, so they should start from the bench. Defense, therefore, to be redesigned for Mancinelli who at this point should adapt Zoboletti to the center of defense with Sirri and deploy Chiatante and Pagliari as full-backs. The 4-3-3 with Ascioti between the posts has been confirmed, in midfield there should be Arrigoni, Barberini and one of Scimia or Bontà, in front of Senigagliesi, Tomassini (who also found his way to scoring, although it wasn’t enough on Sunday against Atletico Ascoli ) and Battista who has served his suspension and is back available. If Samb is looking for redemption, so are their opponents. Roma City is fresh from two consecutive defeats against Fano and Forsempronese, just one point behind Vigor Senigallia who occupy the last position for the playoffs. In short, the people of Lazio can still believe in it. Samb, who are breathing down Avezzano’s neck, just one point behind, cannot afford to give up any more ground if they believe in the playoffs, regardless of what they will be able to count for in terms of promotion. This is the present at Samb with the championship still underway, but the future also looms with president Vittorio Massi who is looking at a reorganization of the organization, a corporate structure that was missing this year. The first figure to be included in the staff is that of a general manager. The name in question is known in the square. This is Luca Faccioli who has already held the position of general manager in Samb in the 2021/22 season under Renzi management. He enjoys the esteem of president Vittorio Massi who, however, has not yet said anything on the matter so far. Denials have come from the former Chievo general manager, but in the end he should be the manager chosen by Samb. Massi would then continue on the path of continuity with sporting director Stefano De Angelis. We’ll see, in the meantime there’s a game to play today.
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