Carrarese-Sampdoria: decisive challenge for salvation in Serie B

La Carrarese a sort of first "match point" is being played this afternoon in terms of salvation because in the event of success against the Blucerchiati he would really see the longed-for goal of remaining in the club within reach B series. At the Marble Stadium there will be a large crowd to try to drag the team towards a result that, in addition to being fundamental for the standings, would also become memorable for the history of this club. Sampdoria, revitalized by the Evani "cure", is fully included in the list of the most prestigious opponents ever to come to Carrara for an official race. Let's say that this year Carrarese, through a top championship like the cadet one, has had the opportunity to implement its illustrious "frequentations" and one of the merits of the boys of Calabrian it was precisely that of never being assailed by reverential fears. The Apuan team has never distorted itself, maintaining its own playing identity and its own peculiarities against every opponent. It will be the same, of course, also against Sampdoria.

The time has come for the Salento coach to make decisions with the usual tactical doubt: 3-5-2 pure or 3-4-2-1 with three offensive players? At home, generally speaking, numbers in hand, the team has almost always taken the field with a double attacking midfielder. Even in the last home game against Catanzaro, the formation was that with Cherubini, Torregrossa and Finotto deployed simultaneously from the first minute. They could still be the interpreters designated by Calabro but watch out for Milanese who in the last few days has made himself appreciated for his verve and intensity and could rise in the hierarchy and surprisingly beat the Italian-Venezuelan striker. In this case, Torregrossa would be preserved as a weapon to be used on the run.

With his technique and experience he could be called upon to make the difference in the final part of the match when the pace has slowed down a bit and the defensive lines have widened. All this without forgetting another important offensive player like Shpendi, who scored Carrarese's last goal. In the most popular option of a two-man midfield, the "sacrificed" player could once again be Giovane in favor of the Schiavi-Zuelli duo. Behind them there are no changes to the list but the Melendugno coach now has the entire battery of defenders at his disposal. More generally, there are 26 players called up yesterday by Calabro who today will have to "cut" another three, diverting them to the stands.

Gianluca Bondielli