“I believe that this year, knowing Antonio Conte’s modus operandi and not having midweek commitments, Napoli are favorites for the Scudetto as long as Inter are thinking about the Champions League.” Thus market operator Danilo Caravello told TuttoMercatoWeb.com.
January is approaching. What do you expect from the big market?
“A lot will depend on the month of November. We will need to understand any injuries which are proving to be numerous again this year. And if the teams are in the running for the top, they won’t be caught unprepared.”
To move up the rankings, Genoa is thinking of Balotelli.
“Genoa lost Retegui and Gudmundsson, but the happy note is Pinamonti: he scored a brace and got back on track. I don’t see Balotelli as a solution for Serie A of a certain type. It is not a viable hypothesis at high levels.”
Serie B: Pippo Inzaghi’s Pisa flies.
“Pisa has always been a strong club. This year he hired a coach who is a guarantee in Serie B. He found the right alchemy.”
What championship do you see in B?
“If they find the right situation as they seem to have found, Sassuolo will go on a separate race. It has a top-notch staff. She’s a great candidate. Cremonese has changed coach and has an equipped team. Spezia is a happy surprise, by getting a little younger the team has had an important year. And then there is Palermo who always puts themselves forward for a leading role.”
In Catanzaro Pigliacelli shines.
“A goalkeeper of absolute value for the category is also confirming himself in Catanzaro. He is already in the hearts of the fans even though he arrived recently. It’s a guarantee. Polito knows him well: we had also talked about him when he was in other teams. This time he didn’t miss the opportunity.”
D’Alessio?
“An intuition by Stefano Marchetti. I’m happy because, as I’ve always believed, Cittadella is the ideal place for a high-level young player to grow.”
Berra?
“It’s a guarantee. We will remain focused until the end to achieve the objective of promoting Benevento.”
Ianesi?
“In ten games he has already scored a goal and assisted. He is a strong young player. He will move up a category after this year. And he will certainly lend a hand to Pontedera.”
Tumminello?
“Despite Crotone’s difficulties, he always proves himself to be someone who always puts his best foot forward. I also wish him to take to different stages as soon as possible. Some negotiations didn’t materialize this summer, but it’s showing that it’s time to make the leap up the category.”
Massolo and the future: will you renew?
“We are fine in Vicenza. Let’s hope it’s a good year to reach Serie B. We’re out of contract and we’re waiting for a call for renewal.”