Venezia is in last place in the standings, with only three points after the first eight matchdays, and the management has already started a restructuring process that does not envisage a mass revolution. The arrival of Davide Nicola on the bench marked the first "shock" of the club, but the objective is to consolidate the group formed in the summer, focusing on players in whom we believe and who have been invested with attention to the budget.
President Antonelli stated that there is no intention to make impulsive changes but only thoughtful adjustments. “The ownership is ready to intervene if necessary, but with targeted additions, not with a revolution like that of Como,” explained the sports manager. The club has already spent more than 30 million euros in the summer, but has maintained an economic balance, also demonstrated by the failure to acquire Norton-Cuffy for 14 million euros, despite the proposal of two quid pro quos. This decision was motivated by the player's desire to play in the Premier League.
For the winter transfer window, Venezia is mainly aiming to strengthen the left defense and the midfielder. Currently the team has been built for dominant football, with players brought in to control the pace of the game. Duncan's reinforcement is considered central to Nicola's philosophy, which favors substance over fine touches. Furthermore, the team must evaluate the guarantees of Franjic and Sverko, both recovering from injuries, and the coverage on the left, where currently there is only Haps as a pure left-hander and Mazzocchi adaptable.
In goal, Stankovic and Montipò guarantee a solid defense, while the attack remains one of the most critical areas. Among the forwards, Adams and Rrahmani have received significant investment, and Adorante is expected to return. The club aims to keep players capable of producing goals in the squad, without relying exclusively on the transfer market.
During Nicola's presentation press conference, Antonelli reiterated that the company does not intend to retreat in terms of investments or ambitions. “The company's ambitious project continues regardless of the outcome at the end of the year,” he said. Yeboah's renewal was announced as part of this process, underlining that the club is aiming for more than immediate results. With these decisions, Venezia is preparing for a January of targeted adjustments, without the need for a style revolution like that of Como.