The ally to try to immediately leave last place in the rankings. Catanzaro finds its stadium again, never so important after an uphill start with three away matches and as many defeats. “Nicola Ceravolo” has never been as important as it is now.
Even if Saturday against Carrarese will still be halved due to redevelopment works, with the grandstand closed, the “Capraro” to be rebuilt, a capacity limited to 5,500 seats and the Giallorossi fans forced into the “Mammì” and the Distinti, there is no better comfort zone. After all, the facility has been the scene of some of the best matches in recent years.
At the beginning of the season it was taken into account that starting with three away matches would have increased the difficulty coefficient for a team that had been revolutionized in many ways, with a coach and more than half new players. So it was, despite collecting less than they deserved because between Bolzano, Pisa and Vicenza no one would have had anything to say if Catanzaro had taken a minimum of three points and not the zero that they ended up with. It goes without saying that the home debut of the fourth day is already crucial at least for the morale (and to a certain extent also for the rankings) of the team and the entire environment.
To transform the “Ceravolo” into a true ally, the players must rediscover the strength they have always derived from it, and in this sense the contribution of the veterans will become fundamental, from Iemmello to Pigliacelli, from Petriccione to Antonini.
When things got complicated in past years, even in the previous championship, the senators set the example and led the others, some of whom are not young novices in any case: Mosti, Candela, Dorval, Ruggero, Pecorino have a past from which they have drawn lessons and experiences that they cannot fail to bring out, regardless of their athletic condition up to par or not. But the contribution of the public, enthusiastic and united around the Giallorossi, will also be needed: if the way (warm, festive) in which the team was welcomed last night at the Biodiversity Park during the official presentation is any indication, we can expect the twelfth man on Saturday. The coach Gorgone spoke: «I’m a bit mortified by this departure and I’m very sorry. We need you, especially now that we are about to return home.” Sports director Polito echoed this: «The start with three away matches was even more complicated, our championship begins on Saturday». Finally Noto: «Against Carrarese the stadium must be bedlam even if it has a reduced capacity».
Moreover, the 419 supporters who applauded and cheered on the Eagles even after the 2-0 in Bolzano are indicative of the general feeling, proven by the facts, opposite to what is felt (ungenerously) on the dedicated groups on social platforms. The first direct clash of the championship will be played against Carrarese, a possible springboard to abandon last place and begin to overtake those in front, first and foremost the Tuscans (who have one point). The bottom of the table was a place that had been missing for more than 20 years (28 May 2006, 42nd and final round of that championship). Better to get away quickly. The quality to make it is there.
