It’s time to face the final rush. Catania carries with it many problems and defects that emerged in all their evidence later in the season. A season in which the rossozzurri gave themselves the gift of virtual participation in the playoffs through their journey in the Italian Cup but which risks being nullified if Catania sinks into the playout zone in the regular season.
On the one hand the possibility of playing one’s cards to compete for an ambitious goal, on the other the fear of falling. Catania finds itself in a limbo from which it is not easy to escape. Even more so after the bad defeat of Torre del Greco which brought the Etna team even closer to the hot zone of the rankings. It is logical that all attention is now focused on maintaining the category as underlined by the captain himself, Francesco Rapisarda.
There will be time to think about other things. For example at the second leg of the Italian Cup final. Now the head is and must be directed towards Catania-Giugliano. It will be played in a deserted “Massimino”, without the usual boost that the fans can guarantee from the stands. A scenario that no one likes but which we must accept, while penalizing Catania (club/team) and the healthy part of a passionate fan base in love with the red and blue colours. Important points dance, Zeoli’s team needs pure oxygen while the team coached by Bertotto wants to consolidate the playoffs and obtain the best possible ranking.
Mentally, Giugliano comes into the match much better, fresh from three victories in the last 5 games, against a Catania team with a deficit from a psychophysical point of view. Morale is down in the Etna home but they are trying to start again with positivity. Mister Zeoli believes that this is the key word from a Giugliano perspective. Positivity that the team group sought in training camp, discussing some dynamics that produced nervousness and further tension, with the awareness that dirty clothes are washed in the family.
Which men will Zeoli focus on from the 1st minute? Catania’s retreat is very armored, so it is even more difficult to hypothesize the starting eleven. He is once again among the Monaco squad. The defender could play in the center of defense with Kontek, while Rapisarda and Castellini would act on the side lanes. Zeoli’s choices will depend above all on their physical conditions. Alternatives Bouah, Curado, Quaini and Celli. Furlan ready to defend the posts. Confirmations for Zammarini and Welbeck in the middle of the field? The aforementioned Quaini could also play in the control room, but pay attention to Peralta paper in a possible 4-2-3-1 or even the possibility that the former Livorno player takes Chiricò’s place. Cicerelli should play from the start, given Marsura’s unavailability. We’ll see if Zeoli will put Di Carmine back at the center of the attack, but Chiarella and Cianci are also eager, the latter scoring against Torre del Greco.
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