Catania
Catania in retreat in an attempt to better prepare for the decisive match on Saturday at Massimino against Benevento. Only by winning will Etna be certain of not having to play in the play-outs. Palermo is projected towards the home match against Reggiana. Messina, already safe, will play their last match of the season in Monopoli
Of Bruno Capanna – April 23, 2024
After the defeat against Sorrento, Catania is now forced to win against Benevento next Saturday at 6.30 pm to avoid the play outs. The club opted to withdraw for the whole week in an attempt to shake up a team that once again appeared disappointing and lacked the necessary mentality. The Campania team, coached by Gaetano Auteri, still hope to grab second place. In the event that Catania does not receive the 3 points, they will have to wait for the results achieved on the pitches of their direct competitors.
It is certainly the most difficult moment for Etna society. With Sorrento, a great opportunity was lost in the presence of an opponent who had nothing to ask of the championship, not to mention that it was played in an environment with few spectators and therefore favorable. Zeoli will have to give up Marsura who was disqualified for 2 rounds by the sports judge. In these days the conditions of the injured will also have to be assessed. The third consecutive draw under Mignani’s management brings Palermo to 52 in the standings. Sixth place seems solid also because Brescia, who are seventh, are stuck at 46. Next Saturday they will play again at Barbera against Reggiana. Meanwhile, Mignani records Ranocchia’s recovery. For Di Mariano, however, about twenty days of stoppage are looming.
Messina rejoices for the salvation achieved early at the peak of a season that can be considered positive. Next Saturday, the last seasonal act in Monopoli.
