Spal: Decisive weeks for the future with the double playout challenge

Today begins the first of two decisive weeks for the present and above all the future of the Spal. The approach march to the double challenge playout It started with the slip-up in the friendly against Triestina, a painless defeat that nevertheless sent signals that should not be ignored. As soon as they lower their concentration level, the white and blues start making fools of themselves all over the place. With an attack incapable of hitting and a defense that is leaking from all sides. Mister Baldini however he used the test with the halberdiers also and above all to see all the players at his disposal at work. And to have a general picture in view of the play-offs-salvation. The indications provided by the team are unfortunately not positive, however the coach from Massa is convinced that next Saturday in Solbiate Arno his Spal will be able to give him the answers he expects in a double confrontation that is worth a season.

The 0-3 defeat suffered by Tesser's team is heavy and risks undermining the confidence generated at the end of the season, but for mister Baldini there is not only bad news. For the first time since he arrived on the white and blue bench, and more generally in the entire Spal season, there are in fact no unavailable players.

The Tuscan coach has rested FIORDALISO, Mignanelli, Parisians e Thorns, but it seems to be a precautionary choice in view of the playout. For the rest, the technical staff sent 22 athletes onto the field, leaving them on the pitch for an average of 45 minutes. A decision taken at the table, with the intention of running the least possible risk in terms of injuries. In fact, at the moment only the long-term patient is out Subtini, which nevertheless closed its unfortunate season well ahead of schedule. For the rest, Spal is now fully recovering some rather important players such as Bassoli e Karlsson. The main doubt is represented by Mignanelli, who missed the last three league games due to injury, with the play-offs in his sights. The left-back has recovered, but is evidently not yet in top condition. It goes without saying that Mignanelli's return for a double challenge of this importance would be fundamental, but in the last few days mister Baldini has obtained encouraging responses from Tent that in the friendly with Milan Futuro he alternated on the left wing with D'Orazio, another player who can adapt to this position if needed – with different characteristics. The countdown has begun.

Stefano Manfredini