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Destiny always reserves surprises: the home debut of Bisoli’s Modena takes place against his former team, Sudtirol, which Bisoli led to the playoffs as newly promoted starting from last place after a few days; the jokes on the calendar put Bisoli face to face with her recent past, almost as if she were his nemesis: the coach has the opportunity to defeat her and get rid of her definitively.
There are only 5 precedents at the Braglia between Modena and Sudtirol, one of which in the Italian Cup and 4 in the championship; in the 5 previous ones, there are 4 victories for Modena and 1 victory for Sudtirol; the last one at Braglia dates back to 19.5.23, it ended 2 to 1 for Tesser’s Modena against Sudtirol coached by Bisoli.
Sudtirol have played away 17 times, with 5 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats, topped by 21 goals scored and 24 conceded; the numbers speak of a balanced team that tries to play football even away from home and bring home the result. Even for the guests it will be an important match, not to be missed, and indeed the victory could lead the South Tyroleans to safety.
Modena absolutely needs the three points today; 2 victories in the last 22 matches, only 1 in the second round, 12 points won in 15 matches (partial third-to-last place in the second round rankings): all numbers that cry out for revenge and which require a strong change from every point of view (rankings and moral, above all) that only a victory today can give; among other things, winning today would mean taking shelter in terms of safety.
The enthusiasm generated by Bisoli’s arrival could be of valid help, but the yellows will have to rediscover that determination, that competitive malice, that desire to sweat their shirt, which had disappeared in Bianco’s last management and which have already partially been seen again in the Ascoli match.
The coach had another week available to convey his football concepts to the team, and today we will certainly see an even different Modena than the previous match; it will be necessary to approach immediately with intensity and desire to try to bring home three points that could provide the turning point and not leave the yellows on the gridiron until the end.
To try to win the match, Bisoli has to deal with the absences today too: in addition to the long-term patients Gargiulo, Guarino, Gerli, Duca and Ponsi (the championship is over for everyone), Riccio, disqualified, is also added to the list, whose absence will deprive the coach of a tenured right-back.
Based on what was seen on Saturday in Ascoli, the probable eleven could be the following: in front of Gagno, a four-way line with a run-off on the right, with one of Oukhadda, Cotali and Magnino, who appears to be the favourite; the others should be Zaro (another great ex of the match), Pergreffi and Corrado, or Cotali if he will not be deployed on the right; in midfield, Battistella, Palumbo and one of Santoro, Bohzanaj, and Magnino, if he is not used as a full-back; the surprise could be the debut of the young Lukas Mondele. Tremolada still up front supporting the two strikers, to be chosen between Gliozzi, Abiuso, Strizzolo and Manconi; unless the coach chooses a more aggressive formation, deciding to switch to 4-3-3.
Referee Minelli from Varese: Modena has 10 precedents with the Lombard referee, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats; the last meeting dates back to last February, when Pisa drew 2-2; South Tyrol, on the other hand, has no precedent.
Kick-off at 2pm at the Braglia stadium, in front of a large crowd who, as always, will push the Canaries towards the three points.
Corrado Roscelli
Photo Modena Fc
