Serie B 2025-2026: Cesena-Reggiana, the likely lineups

Cesena and Reggiana face off in one of the many regional derbies of Emilia-Romagna that distinguish Serie B. Teams on the pitch Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Dino Manuzzi Stadium for the seventh day of the championship, with important points at stake. In case of success, in fact, the hosts could put themselves back in a very high ranking position. Three points are also important for the guests, who by winning would try to stick to the playoff train.

Michele Mignani will propose his Cesena with a two-pronged attack, in which Blesa will support Shpendi. The midfield will be dense, with Castagnetti in the box, Berti and Francesconi supporting him and the side lanes entrusted to Ciervo and Frabotta. On the defensive line Ciofi, Zaro and Mangraviti in front of Klinsmann.

Novakovich should instead act as the sole center forward in Davide Dionigi’s Reggiana, while Girma and Portanova will start a few meters behind him. On the right full-back will act Marras, with Bozzolan on the opposite side of the field. In the heart of the maneuver ready Reinhart and Charlys, three-man defense with Libutti, Papetti and Bonetti. Between the posts Motta.

Cesena-Reggiana, the probable lineups:

CESENA (3-5-2): Klinsmann; Ciofi, Zaro, Mangraviti; Ciervo, Francesconi, Castagnetti, Berti, Frabotta; Blesa, Shpendi. Coach: Michele Mignani.

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REGGIANA (3-4-2-1): Motta; Libutti, Papetti, Bonetti; Marras, Reinhart, Charlys, Bozzolan; Girma, Portanova; Novakovich. Coach: Davide Dionigi.

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