Messina will start again from the away match with Athletic Palermo, another team that travels at high altitude, another direct playoff clash if Acr does not have the -14 penalty. Contested between teams that did very well in the first part of the season, the Rosanero led by Emanuele Ferraro from Messina, former assistant coach at Acr with Giacomo Modica, even as a freshman. But they are serious, as demonstrated by some additions such as Paolo Grillo, ex Messina, from Reggina. The first leg ended 0-0, the Acr was a total construction site and took the field at the “Franco Scoglio” with just a few days of training and a staff being set up, while the opponents had to adapt to the category. A lot has changed since then.
At the Giallorossi, yesterday was a day off after training the day before. will resume today in the presence of Mister Pippo Romano, who returns after mourning the death of his father. The full availability of the attacker Touré as well as the young Sturniolo is still to be assessed, while the winger under Ivan will not be there and could stop for a few weeks due to a tendon problem. Some mild cases of flu among members and technical staff in the last few days, but there shouldn’t be any other defections.
The race at the “Borsellino” velodrome will be played behind closed doors, even if the Palermo club has tried to speed up the partial opening (2000 seats in the stands).
ACR Messina also announces that it has reached an agreement for the termination of the contracts with the players Giuseppe Elia and Marko Tesija. The club extends heartfelt thanks to both professionals for the commitment, seriousness and dedication demonstrated during the period spent in the Giallorossi shirt.