Today’s edition of “Il Giornale di Sicilia” focuses on the match between Palermo and Reggiana, who 21 months ago faced each other at the Barbera in the Italian Cup, for what was the first match under the guidance of the City Football Group.
Palermo has experienced a period of remarkable transformation under the guidance of City Group, demonstrating how careful management can take a team to new levels of competitiveness. The match against Reggiana, shortly after the acquisition of the club, was an important starting point for this new courseculminating in a 3-2 victory thanks to a memorable hat-trick from Brunori.
In these 21 months, Palermo has seen a significant evolution both in the composition of the team and in its performance on the pitch. From that initial line-up, only six players remain, including the decisive Brunori and goalkeeper Pigliacelli, underlining a targeted and strategic transfer policy. The team has worked to establish itself solidly in Serie B, and access to the playoffs is now all but assured, despite ambitions of direct promotion failing to materialize this year.
Palermo is preparing to face Reggiana again in a match that not only represents a symbolic revenge of that historic post-acquisition challenge, but also an opportunity to strengthen its position in view of the playoffs. Every match and every transfer session are seen as crucial steps in building a team that can aspire not only to return to Serie A, but also to compete at a high level. The owners have maintained an ambitious approach, trying to build a balanced and competitive team, ready to seize the opportunities that arise.
