Il Modica pronto al testa-coda di Leonforte, un altro passo verso la Serie D

Tommaso Bonanno in Leonforte. The top scorer of the team (12 goals in the league and four in the Coppa Italia) must serve a one-match suspension.

A break that comes at a convenient time as the Palermo striker has been carrying the team for 19 matchdays and five appearances in the Coppa Italia, which has somewhat dulled his form and sharpness.

This was evident in the last home match against Messana when Raciti in the 65th minute decided to substitute him due to clear fatigue. A rest, in short, that will do him good.

Meanwhile, scouts are watching closely the developments that could unfold at the top of the standings, and predictions focus on determining exactly when Modica will mathematically be promoted to Serie D.

Today, the red and blue eleven need six points, but it is not guaranteed that it will be so. There is curiosity about the match between Vittoria, the direct pursuer of the leaders with a thirteen-point gap, and Gioiosa, which will be playing at the “Gianni Cosmo”.

A non-full victory for the white and red eleven could shorten the maturation time, provided that Modica wins against La Leonfortese, for the big leap into the higher category. We will see...

Meanwhile, the red and blue coach will be able to count on Sangarè, who has served his suspension, but Asaro may still be missing after an ankle sprain that does not guarantee his availability.

There is no news on Di Maimone. Officially, he is in recovery after an injury that has lasted for almost six months...

On Saturday morning, Modica will complete preparations for this match, a true head-to-head, which, however, presents its pitfalls because against the leaders, who have effectively dominated the tournament, the forces and competitiveness multiply for the pleasure and satisfaction of making it hard for them.

Serafino, coach of the white-green-blue team, will have to do without striker Bibire Muise and young goalkeeper Bellomo, who underwent meniscus surgery during the week, but will have the rest of the squad available, which is currently in last place in the standings with eleven points from two wins, five draws, and seventeen losses.

The most negative statistic is that they have conceded 50 goals. A leaky defense that cannot even count on the support of a midfield that does not provide adequate filtering for the back line.

Nor does the average age, 23.3 years of its squad built and deployed matter, where the experience and skill data are rather lacking.

A curiosity about the price of access to the stands. The local one is three euros, while the one for guests is ten euros. As they say, a nice gesture of hospitality...

The match will be officiated by Andrea Citrano from Palermo. Assistants: Fabio Marino from the Palermo section and Davide Trovato from the Agrigento section.

Marco Sammito