The mockery received by Vibonese is a distant memory for Messina, who have already shifted their focus to Sunday’s match against Gelbison, a match that comes at a key moment of the season. We need to find momentum immediately so as not to squander the good things done so far and continue to keep the race for salvation alive. The numbers remain positive, always thinking about the -14 with which the season began: six points behind the playouts and nine from direct salvation, with a third of the championship behind them. Thin margins for a group that continues to show dedication and unity under the guidance of Romano, a coach capable of maintaining balance and motivation even in difficulties.
Messina, however, pays for the narrowness of the squad and the few offensive solutions: only Roseti as the attacking end, lack of imagination in the last 20 meters and a team that often tends to move backwards. As with Vibonese, when Saverino’s goal could have given us three fundamental points in a day full of direct clashes. Instead, at the end, Lagzir’s mockery arrived, the result of inattention and an athletic condition that is starting to take its toll on a group forced to squeeze themselves every week.
Romano knows he must fully rely on character and organization, but emotional qualities are not enough and reinforcements are needed in every department. The company, bound by the limits of the provisional exercise and by the careful management of the bankruptcy trusteeship, is working patiently, without forcing choices. After Ruffino and Giangregorio, the feeling is that by the end of the month something else will move in: it is no mystery that Messina needs additions in every area of the pitch, but patience will be needed.
Meanwhile, there is the away match against Gelbison, so good news comes from the infirmary: Garufi and Trasciani, who worked separately in the first training sessions of the week due to slight muscle strains, will be available as usual.
