“He met the team in the locker room for a frank and confidential discussion. No further statements will follow out of respect for the delicate moment that the team and the city are experiencing.” This is the note from the mayor Antonio Decaro, in reference to the visit in the last few hours to the Bari retreat. The red and whites, after the defeat in Cosenza, are preparing for the match on May 1st at San Nicola against Parma. Decaro, who had previously sent a message to the team and owners regarding the city of Bari’s attachment to the red and white shirt, wanted a direct discussion with Di Cesare and his teammates. Meanwhile, there are 23 players called up by Federico Giampaolo for the match against the ducals. Missing from the appeal are the suspended Benali and Bellomo, as well as the injured Diaw, Maiello and Puscas. It is probable that the coach called upon to replace Beppe Iachini with five days to go before the end of the championship will return to the 4-3-3. Beyond the men and formations, a sporting miracle will be needed, indispensable to fuel hopes of salvation and achieve a positive result against the league leaders, who could already celebrate promotion to Serie A in Bari.
