Serie C, Group C: Picerno vs. Bari, probable lineups

It’s been a month since Bari’s last win. The 2-0 win over Giugliano on October 10 remains the Biancorossi’s most recent victory. On Monday, November 9, at 8:45 p.m., they’ll try to turn things around on the road against Picerno in the late game of Matchday 13 of Serie C Group C. Massimo Rastelli’s team heads into the match on the heels of three consecutive draws and in need of three points to avoid losing further ground in the race for promotion.

Guido Di Deo is expected to field the same starting lineup that defeated Cavese in the last match. Picerno is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation: in front of Marcone, the defensive line will consist of Gemignani, Bellodi, Bassoli, and Rillo. In midfield, Franco and Maselli (from Bari) will start, while Kanoute, Bianchi, and Pugliese will operate in the attacking midfield behind former Biancorosso player Abreu.

Rastelli has to deal with a few absences: Manzari and Vicari will be unavailable, as will Prisco, who is on national team duty. The main question mark is Mantovani, whose physical condition will be evaluated right up until kickoff. If he isn’t available to start, Cocetta is ready to step in at center back, where he is expected to partner with Elia. On the flanks, Mogos is expected on the right and Anzolin on the left, preferred over Burgio and Celli.

In midfield, Darboe should return to the starting lineup, flanked by Mendicino and Maggiore. However, Colangiuli remains a contender; he’s currently in good form and could be a possible alternative for one of the two central midfielders. Up front, Butic and Gómez are expected to start, while Della Morte appears to have the edge over Tribuzzi to complete the attacking trio.

Probable lineups:

PICERNO (4-2-3-1): Marcone; Gemignani, Bellodi, Bassoli, Rillo; Franco, Maselli; Kanoute, Bianchi, Pugliese; Abreu. Coach: Di Deo.

BARI (4-3-3): Cerofolini; Mogos, Cocetta, Elia, Anzolin; Mendicino, Darboe, Maggiore; Butic, Gómez, Della Morte. Coach: Rastelli.