Playoffs Serie C 2025-2026: Union Brescia-Salernitana, likely lineups
A match in which everything is decided is being staged at Rigamonti: Union Brescia and Salernitana are competing for the 2025-26 Playoff final. It starts from the balanced 1-1 draw at Arechi where Crespi’s splendid backhand at the deadline equalized De Boer’s goal by the granata. It is not possible to speculate on the draw: qualification can only be grabbed by scoring one goal more than the opponents. Therefore, it is not possible to exclude a priori the outcome in extra time or even in penalty kicks.
In Union Brescia’s house, Eugenio Corini has to deal with the delicate situation related to Rizzo, who was forced to ask for a change in the first leg match due to the flare-up of a foot discomfort. To replace him, the coach has two tactical solutions in mind: launch Moretti as the left arm of the three-man defense, or divert him to the center of the rearguard, inserting natural left-back Silvestri on the center-left. There will be no shortage of novelties on the outside lanes either. With the obligation to win and the need to frame a decidedly more offensive and less cautious contest, Cisco is ready to take a starting jersey on the right flank, undermining Armati.
Granata side, Serse Cosmi has to deal with the dross of the five close challenges that have inevitably taken the brilliance out of several elements of the squad. The coach is therefore intent on drawing heavily from the bench to inject fresh forces. The first change will concern the defensive line, where Longobardi will take over from the fatigued Cabianca. Novelties are also in sight in the advanced department: in order to give Ferrari a rest, the Umbrian coach is considering a relay, with Molina and Carriero playing for a place to flank the attacking partner.
Probable formations
Union Brescia (3-4-2-1): Gori; Balestrero, Moretti, Silvestri; Cisco, Mercati, Mallamo, De Maria; Lamesta, Zennaro; Crespi. Coach Corini.
Salernitana (3-4-1-2): Donnarumma; Matino, Golemic, Anastasio; Longobardi, Tascone, De Boer, Villa; Ferraris; Lescano, Molina. All. Cosmi.
