Serie B 2024-2025: Cosenza-Catanzaro, the likely lineups

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Cosenza-Catanzaro, the probable formations

On Boxing Day of Serie B valid for the 19th day will be staged the Calabrian derby between Cosenza and Catanzaro. Kickoff at 15:00 at the San Vito Marulla Stadium. On the one hand, the hosts will try to collect points to get out of the relegation zone, while the guests, after the narrow ko with Cesena in the previous round, will try to regain the three points to consolidate their position in the playoff zone.

Alvini has to deal with three heavy absences: Camporese and Gyamfi are stopped in the pits due to injury, while Florenzi è disqualified. However, the Rossoblù recover captain D’Orazio, who will return as a starter. Alvini is banking on the 3-4-2-1 form, with Micai between the posts and the defensive trio composed of Sgarbi, Dalle Mura and Caporale. On the flanks there will be room for Ricciardi and D’Orazio, while in midfield Mauri and Kouan will act centrally. Kourfalidis and Mazzocchi will instead be in support of the’only point Strizzolo.

Caserta also faces three defections: D’Alessandro, Coulibaly and Koutsoupias will not be in the match. Despite the absences, Caserta confirms the proven 3-5-2, fielding most of the starting 11 that took the field with Cesena in the previous round. Pigliacelli will be in goal, protected by the defensive trio formed by Brighenti, Scognamillo and Bonini. Cassandro and Compagnon will act on the flanks, while the midfield will be entrusted to Pompetti, Petriccione and Pontisso. In attack, the offensive pair will be Iemmello and Biasci.

Probable lineups

COSENZA (3-4-2-1): Micai; Sgarbi, Dalle Mura, Caporale; Ricciardi, Mauri, Kouan, D’Orazio; Kourfalidis, Mazzocchi; Strizzolo. Coach: Alvini.

CATANZARO (3-5-2): Pigliacelli; Brighenti, Scognamillo, Bonini; Cassandro, Pompetti, Petriccione, Pontisso, Compagnon; Iemmello, Biasci. Coach: Caserta.

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