Serie B
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Pescara has returned to Serie B by winning the play-off final against Ternana: let’s relive the 1998/99 season, where they came close to Serie A by just one point.
Pescara has returned to Serie B, winning the play-off final against Ternana in a penalty shootout: let’s relive the 1998/99 season, where the Abruzzo team came close to Serie A by just one point, engaging in a battle with Reggina that lasted until the last matchday.
Pescara 1998/99, Serie A missed by a point: the battle with Reggina and the decisive 2-0 defeat at the Adriatico
Pescara returns to Serie B, after 4 years in Serie C, winning the play-off final against Ternana in a penalty shootout: in the 90s, the Abruzzo team was a regular presence in the second division, with relegation to Serie C1 coming only in the 2000/01 season. Let’s relive the 1998/99 season, where the white and blue team came close to returning to Serie A by just one point, while Reggina made their first-ever appearance in the top flight.
The season started without high expectations: Ottavio Palladini, a key player in the Abruzzo midfield, had left for Vicenza, and under Adriano Buffoni‘s coaching, the team managed to secure safety. He was replaced by Francesco Giorgini. The squad was quite strong, featuring players like Gelsi, Tentoni, Mauro Esposito, and Massimiliano Allegri, the current Milan coach who spent a significant part of his playing career in Abruzzo. The start was terrible: a 4-1 defeat to Verona led to doubts about Giorgini‘s coaching, and after a home loss to Napoli, he was sacked. Luigi De Canio took over, having previously managed Lucchese. Under the new coach, Pescara started to achieve positive results, and by the end of the first half of the season, they were already in promotion contention.
The battle for promotion to Serie A was with the surprising Reggina managed by Bruno Bolchi, and it lasted until their direct clash on matchday 36 on May 30, 1999, at the Stadio Adriatico: Reggina won 2-0, with an own goal by Cannarsa and a goal by Possanzini. Then, a victory against Lecce set up the final matchday with the two teams separated by just one point: Reggina played in Turin against the already promoted Torino, while Pescara faced a disappointed Brescia at home. Pescara played their game, winning 3-2, with all the radios tuned to the Delle Alpi, where ironically, a player from Pescara, Tonino Martino, scored the decisive goal that gave Reggina their first Serie A promotion. For Pescara, they had to wait until 2012 with Zeman as coach for their Serie A return.
Serie B
Probable formations and where to watch it – Soccer style

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Tomorrow is the return match of the Serie B play-out between Salernitana and Sampdoria: the first leg at Marassi ended 2-0 in favor of the blucerchiati.
Tomorrow is the return match of the Serie B play-out between Salernitana and Sampdoria: in the first leg, the blucerchiati won 2-0, a draw could be enough for Evani’s team to stay in the league, while the Campanians must win by at least 2 goals.
Salernitana’s Situation
Salernitana starts from the 0-2 defeat in the first leg at Marassi, with the complication of a food poisoning incident that affected 8 starting players. Many have been discharged from hospitals, but remain under observation. Some will not be available for the return leg tomorrow at the Arechi stadium, such as Stojanovic, Soriano, and Simy, who were not expected to start. It is imperative for the Campanians to win, as a draw would mean relegation to Serie C, while a 2-0 victory would keep the granata in Serie B due to their higher league position.
Coach Marino will deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation for the match that could define the entire season, with a defense consisting of Ruggeri, Ferrari, and Lochoshvili; midfield featuring Ghiglione, Amatucci, Hrustic, and Corazza; and lone striker Cerri supported by Verde and Raimondo.
Sampdoria’s Situation
Sampdoria starts from the 2-0 victory in the first leg, a significant advantage for the blucerchiati who, after avoiding direct relegation following Brescia’s demotion to Serie C by sporting justice, are on the brink of safety after last Sunday’s win at Marassi. The blucerchiati have two results at their disposal, a draw or a win would secure their safety, even in the case of a narrow defeat (0-1, 1-2, etc.). But they cannot afford any distractions, as has been the case throughout this season.
Coach Evani is dealing with several absences, including some key players: Simone Romagnoli, Altare, and especially goalkeeper Cragno and forward Tutino. Therefore, the blucerchiato coach has to rethink his lineup for the match that could define the club’s future. The formation Evani will adopt is a 3-5-2, with a defense of Riccio, Curto, and Veroli; midfield composed of Depaoli, Yepes, Meulensteen, Benedetti, and Ioannou; and an attacking duo of Sibilli and Coda.
Probable Lineups for Salernitana-Sampdoria
Salernitana (3-4-2-1): Christensen; Ruggeri, Ferrari, Lochoshvili; Ghiglione, Amatucci, Hrustic, Corazza; Verde, Raimondo; Cerri. Manager: Marino.
Sampdoria (3-5-2): Ghidotti; Riccio, Curto, Veroli; Depaoli, Yepes, Meulensteen, Benedetti, Ioannou; Sibilli, Coda. Manager: Evani.
Where to Watch Salernitana-Sampdoria
The match between Salernitana and Sampdoria, the Serie B play-out return leg, which will take place tomorrow at 8:30 PM, will be broadcast on DAZN.
Serie B
Spezia, everything will be decided in August for Mulattieri – Football style

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Spezia, aiming to once again seek promotion to Serie A next season, is considering bringing back Samuel Mulattieri, but a decision will be made in August.
Spezia, looking to attempt promotion to Serie A again next season, is considering bringing back Liguria’s Samuel Mulattieri, one of the key players in Sassuolo’s successful season, to replace the departed Pio Esposito.
Spezia, seeking attacking reinforcements after Pio Esposito’s return to Inter: Mulattieri from Sassuolo is being considered, decision to be made in August
After the disappointment of missing out on promotion in the final round against Cremonese, Spezia wants to try again next year. But many players have already packed their bags, one of them is Francesco Pio Esposito who has already returned to Inter for the Club World Cup, and Salvatore Esposito could also follow suit. Therefore, the Ligurian club is looking for worthy replacements for coach Luca D’Angelo: one of them could be Samuel Mulattieri from Sassuolo.
In the triumphant journey that brought the Emilian team back to Serie A, Mulattieri was one of the main protagonists, scoring 9 goals in the last season. Furthermore, his professional career as a footballer started at La Spezia, making his Serie B debut, which would make him well received by the Aquilotta fans.
It remains to be seen if Sassuolo is willing to sell him, considering they paid Inter 6 million euros two summers ago to acquire him. But returning to Liguria, he would be a guaranteed starter, while it’s not as certain in Emilia. Everything is put on hold until August, as it all depends on Sassuolo’s transfer decisions, especially incoming ones.
We will see what happens starting from the first of July next year, once the transfer market officially opens. We will see how the Ligurians will move, but it is certain that the team will be highly competitive in pursuing the Serie A dream that slipped away in the last decisive match.
Serie B
Who will remain in Serie B?

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Spezia, aiming to attempt promotion to Serie A again next season, is considering bringing back Samuel Mulattieri, but the decision will be made in August.
Spezia, looking to attempt promotion to Serie A next season as well, is considering bringing back Liguria’s Samuel Mulattieri, one of the key players from Sassuolo’s successful season, to replace Pio Esposito.
Spezia, seeking reinforcements in attack after Pio Esposito’s return to Inter: considering Mulattieri from Sassuolo, decision to be made in August
Spezia, after the disappointment of missing out on promotion in the last round against Cremonese, wants to try again next year. But many players have already left or are leaving, one of them has already left, like Francesco Pio Esposito who has returned to Inter for the Club World Cup, and also Salvatore Esposito could leave as well. So, the Ligurian club is looking for suitable replacements for the confirmed coach Luca D’Angelo: one of them could be Samuel Mulattieri from Sassuolo.
In the triumphant journey that brought the Emilian neroverdi back to Serie A, Mulattieri was one of the main protagonists, scoring 9 goals in the last season. Furthermore, his professional football career began in La Spezia, debuting in Serie B, so he would be well received by the Aquilotta fans.
It remains to be seen if Sassuolo is interested in letting him go, considering they paid Inter 6 million euros two summers ago to acquire his contract. But certainly, returning to Liguria, he would be a guaranteed starter, while in Emilia it is not so certain. Everything is postponed to August, as it all depends on the market choices, especially incoming ones, that Sassuolo will make.
We will see what happens starting from July 1st, when the transfer market officially begins. We will see how the Ligurians will move, but it is certain that the team will be highly competitive to pursue the Serie A dream that faded away in the last decisive match.
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