PESCARA. Pescara’s midfield, under Cascione management, cannot do without Salvatore Aloi. Could it be a coincidence that in the only failed match, against Ancona, the former Avellino player was absent? To tell the truth, Aloi wasn’t even there against Fermana, but when he was on the pitch we saw Pescara at their best. For quality, experience and, above all, for the guaranteed balance. And it is an aspect that Zeman and Bucaro also understood to the point that Aloi was unlikely to be left out in this Pescara situation. A knee injury kept him sidelined for two games, but the midfielder is now well and is ready to make his contribution in the play offs. In Cascione’s idea the three in midfield are Squizzato, Tunjov and Aloi, but Franchini and Dagasso have also given guarantees. Pescara’s key department is in good hands, but no one should be offended if Salvatore Aloi is indicated as a point of reference. And it was Cascione himself who said important words for him and for Squizzato. «Everyone can play and everyone is training well», the coach said in the conference, «but every team has its cornerstones and Aloi and Squizzato give us guarantees». In addition to quality and balance, Aloi also brings that experience that has often been missing in such a young group. And then we have to say welcome back Salvatore in view of the play offs and Tuesday’s debut against Pontedera at 8.30pm at the Adriatico-Cornacchia stadium. «I think one important thing», said Aloi, «and that is that a player cannot have a huge impact. He can contribute, yes, but even in my absence my teammates did well and demonstrated it in Fermo. A little less against Ancona? A bad day can happen and I don’t think it was due to my absence. I’ve heard a lot, but believe me, my teammates have always done well. Now I’m better, I’m available for Tuesday and I feel 100%.” Therefore, against Pontedera Aloi will be back on the pitch from the first minute. Alongside him, barring any surprises, are Squizzato and Tunjov. The Tuscans have already been beaten twice in the championship and this time a draw will be enough. «It’s true, we overtook them both on the outward and return journey. But the playoffs are a championship apart and everything resets. The watchword must be to enter the field concentrated to do our best because they will come here to battle and to try to get through to the next round.”
Aloi and renewal. Salvatore Aloi is free to find a new team at the end of the season. His contract is expiring and all attempts to renew it have not been successful. However, the club could make an effort because the former Avellino player is an added value not only technically and Aloi has once again winked at the blue and whites. Love words? «I know they love me here, but my contract will expire in June. My hope? Sit down with the company and find a meeting point. I feel good and happy here. If there were the possibility of starting a new project I would be very happy.” Beautiful words from Salvatore Aloi: the feeling is that at the end of the season when the corporate and management structures are clearer a handshake may arrive. Logic dictates it given the qualities of a player who has already won this championship in Trapani and who, in the two years in the blue and white jersey, has always demonstrated reliability, seriousness and attachment to the team. However, before sitting down, there are the playoffs to be honored to the fullest and there is a corporate issue that must be resolved. Only then will Salvatore Aloi’s future be understood and the plans to try to relaunch white-blue football will be known.
Enrico Giancarli
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