Cremonese And Modena they will compete at 5.15pm in a very interesting match for the 23rd matchday of Serie B. The Grigiorossi, fourth in the standings, aim to consolidate their play-off position, while the Canaries, twelfth, are looking for precious points to get closer to the zone promotion. “It will be a difficult match, but we want the three points to continue our run,” said Stroppa. Cremonese, fresh from an excellent period of form with three wins and a draw in the last four matches, wants to take advantage of the field factor to gain a lead on their pursuers. Modena, on the other hand, is called upon to reverse course after a fluctuating period, with only three points won in the last four matches. The objective of both teams is to reach the play-offs, but Cremonese, after an uncertain start, seems to have found the right balance and dreams of being able to threaten the top positions.
HOW THE CREMONESE ARRIVES – Stroppa’s Cremonese is going through a period of great form. Recent victories against Cesena, Frosinone and Cosenza, combined with the draw with Brescia, have allowed the Grigiorossi to build up a six-point advantage over fifth-placed Palermo, consolidating their position in the play-off zone. The declared objective is to further climb the rankings, even if direct promotion now seems like a mirage, given the escape of the trio made up of Sassuolo, Pisa and Spezia. “We must continue to work with humility and determination”, underlined Stroppa. “Every match is a final and we must face it with maximum concentration.” The grey-red coach should deploy the tried and tested 3-5-2 with Fulignati between the posts, Antov, Ravanelli and Ceccherini making up the defensive unit, Zanimacchia and Barbieri on the wings, Pickel, Castagnetti and Vandeputte in midfield and the attacking pair Vazquez- Bonazzoli.
HOW MODENA ARRIVES – Mandelli’s Modena is experiencing a phase of uncertainty. Despite just one defeat in the last ten games, the Canaries have collected just three points in the last four games, slowing down their run towards the play-offs. “We have to go back to winning consistently,” said Mandelli. “Our goal is the play-off zone and we have to fight until the end to reach it.” For the match against Cremonese, Mandelli should opt for a 3-4-2-1 with Gagno in goal, Caldara, Zaro and Cauz in defense, Magnino, Santoro, Gerli and Cotali in midfield, Palumbo and Caso behind the only points Pedro Mendes. The Emilian team will have to try to make the most of their offensive qualities to put the solid grey-red defense into difficulty and win precious points for the ranking.