Molina and Karlsson: Crossed destinies between Vis Pesaro and Ferrara in Serie C

Juan Ignacio Molina and Ottar Magnus Karlsson represent two sides of the same white and blue coin. A year ago they shared the adventure at Vis Pesaro, which was saved in the playout in the dramatic double derby with Recanatese also thanks to their contribution. Fate made them cross paths again at Ferrara, where their permanence will most likely be at stake series C once again in the playout. But if the Argentine arrived in January is full of energy after having scored two important goals against Pianese e Legnago Salus and having given a convincing performance in Sassari, the Icelander's morale is at rock bottom after having suffered yet another injury, which after the Torres will force him to miss the match with Pontedera and the one from ex on duty against the Vis Pesaro. With the hope of being available again on the last day of the championship at home against Gubbio, to then be fully ready for the playouts.

It cannot be said that Molina is a relentless goalscorer, in fact in front of goal his errors are wasted and often and willingly they are gross. But the Argentine has a quality that is loved to death by Mr. Baldini and who doesn't leave the fans indifferent either. He's someone who never gives up, he's able to carry the weight of the attack alone and he fights like a lion from the first to the last minute. For this reason, it's a safe bet that the Massa coach will hardly give up on number 25 in the last – decisive – games of the season. Regardless of the reference module, because in the case of a trident he will undoubtedly be the starting centre forward, while in the case of a tandem the Argentine will act as the first striker with captain Antenucians o Parisians to support.

Yet, Molina's journey with mister Baldini did not start well, because in Chiavari - on the day of the new coach's debut - he was sent off due to a foul that cost him a three-match suspension. An undoubtedly excessive competitive fury, which the coach appreciates and would like to see - clearly without resulting in red cards - also from the rest of the team. For Karlsson, however, the ordeal that began at the beginning of the season continues: it is the third significant injury for the Icelandic centre-forward who in the last five months has played more than one half only once against Milan Futuro in the match that led to the dismissal of mister Dossena. Molina and Karlsson, two sides of the same white and blue coin with the playouts in their destiny.

Stefano Manfredini