Serie C, round C, 2024-2025: Taranto-Messina, the probable formations

Taranto-Messina, the probable formations

Taranto plays its first match of the season away from the Iacovone Stadium today, as the ’facility è has been closed for renovation work ahead of the Mediterranean Games. The Rossoblù team therefore moves to Francavilla Fontana, where it will face Messina behind closed doors at 3 p.m., in the match valid for the 22nd day of the Serie C giorne C.

Despite serious corporate problems and the last position in the standings, the hosts will try to honor the championship to the fullest and get a good result, the guests, on the other hand, are called to win the three points to get closer to the salvation zone.

Given the enormous difficulties of the team and the club, coach Bisignano will rely on the few players still available. Among the "over" are Papazov, Mastromonaco, Fiorani, Guarracino and Zigoni. Locanto will start for the first time, while Schirru will return to the starting eleven. In attack, wild card Battimelli will flank Zigoni. In midfield, the tireless Speranza’ll be joined by Guarracino, deployed on the left flank. In defense, space for Marong, with Caputo between the posts.

The Modica-coached team, meanwhile, is expected to line up with a 3-5-2, with Luciani and Anatriello in attack. In midfield, Petrucci and Pedicillo are expected to be brought in, while Lia, in the right outside role, could be making his last appearance with the Peloritans. In defense there will be; Marino, while between the posts will play; Krapikas.

Probable lineups

TARANTO (3-5-2): Caputo; Locanto, Papazov, Marong; Mastromonaco, Speranza, Schirru, Fiorani, Guarracino; Battimelli, Zigoni. All: Maurizio Bisignano

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MESSINA (3-5-2): Krapikas; Ndir, Marino, Morleo; Lia, Frisenna, Petrucci, Pedicillo, Cominetti; Anatriello, Luciani. All: Giacomo Modica

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