There are now only four days left until the final showdown. Four days in which the future of the teams fighting not to be relegated will be decided. Who will save the category? Let’s see what the Pluses and Minuses of the teams involved in the fight for salvation are.
LECCE 36
+ The people of Salento are practically safe. The Gotti treatment worked and they managed to find greater continuity with the rotation on the bench.
– Only a series of defeats for the Apulians and setbacks in the matches of their direct opponents could bring them back into the abyss. Underestimating this season finale could be detrimental, but salvation is at hand.
CAGLIARI 32
+ Ranieri’s presence on the Sardinian bench is a guarantee. The Roman coach has shown that he knows how to strike the right chords and get the most out of his players.
– Cagliari plays well, even against the big teams, but almost always concedes at least one goal per game. In the last seventeen matches only once (against Empoli, among other things) has he managed to keep a clean sheet
FROSINONE 31
+ The freshness and incisiveness of the attack, led by Soulé, can put anyone in difficulty. So much so that with its 43 goals scored, Frosinone is the ninth attack in Serie A, equal to Lazio.
– If the Ciociari have excellent numbers in attack, they suffer a lot in defence. They are the third worst rearguard, preceded only by Sassuolo and Salernitana.
EMPOLI 31
+ Nicola’s arrival transformed the group, giving it the determination that has always distinguished it on other benches. At the moment the extra man is the coach
– It’s certainly nothing new, Empoli is paying tremendously for their lack of scoring. The Azzurri are struggling to score and will also have to make up for the lack of Cerri.
HELLAS VERONA 31
+ Even in this case the skill of the technician can shift the balance. Furthermore, there are also three-four individuals who are enhancing a very renewed group in the January transfer window.
– The lack of ability to play such a demanding final rush can prove to be a double-edged sword.
UDINESE 29
+ Athleticism and physicality can play a vital role. Furthermore, Udinese has a calendar full of direct clashes: after Napoli they will face Empoli, Frosinone and Lecce.
– The lack of propensity to win (only four successes in the entire championship) and the difficulties in reading in the final minutes can weigh like a burden.
SASSUOLO 26
+ At least technically it is the strongest team of the lot. Of course, it is without Berardi but there are players of great value in the squad, at least from midfield up.
– The rescue mission is practically hopeless. The lack of personality and the surrender shown in the last few races are a very negative sign. To this we must add an often wretched defense that has conceded 70 goals so far.
