As usual it’s David against Goliath, but this year perhaps more so than in the previous two seasons. Since he returned to Serie B, never before has the gap between Catanzaro and Palermo been seen like this time. In terms of investments it has always been there, less so in the standings and it is no coincidence that the Giallorossi have had the pleasure of beating the Rosanero twice at home. This time, to succeed at the “Ceravolo”, an even greater undertaking will be needed, given that the Sicilians arrive in Calabria second in the standings and with the wind at their backs. With bowls stopped there would have been no match. In practice, things can be different as long as the duels, both individual and between departments, are won.
Starting from the cross between the Catanzaro attack and the Rosanero defense. Aquilani can rely on Iemmello’s desire for redemption, who missed the penalty against Padova, but has already scored against Palermo (two years ago) and when the going gets tough, he generally shows all his class. It is obvious that, alongside the captain, Cisse’s tears and slightly anarchic but essential effervescence will have space, impossible to keep out (and yesterday in a well-attended meeting with the fans in the technical sponsor’s store, in the historic center, together with Ma Liberali).
It may be that the coach can return to a two-striker plus attacking midfielder by adding Pandolfi, who these days is the center of many comments on social media in Palermo support groups: with Palermo four goals in five direct clashes, three in the Cittadella shirt in the two previous seasons, one with Turris in Serie C. And he won every time.
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