The match between Hellas Verona and Catanzaro, scheduled for Friday at 8.30pm, presents itself as a turning point for the two coaches. Marco Baroni and Giorgio Gorgone, both in the seventh matchday of Serie B, have the bench under observation and must immediately demonstrate their ability to obtain results.
Catanzaro is going through the most difficult phase of its season. In six matches they have collected only three points, with a single success (1-0 against Carrarese) and five defeats, the last of which at home against Mantova (1-3). After that defeat there was talk of a possible dismissal of Gorgone, but the club decided to keep the coach, officially communicating its confidence. The club has expressed the expectation of a prompt reaction starting from the next away match against Verona, with the aim of aligning the team to seasonal standards.
Verona is also not in a safe position. After six days, the team has accumulated seven points, with two wins, one draw and three defeats, which earned them ninth place in the table. The performance was mixed: the 5-0 victory over Arezzo and the 2-1 over Vicenza contrasted with the defeats against Ascoli, Benevento and Modena (3-2). The offensive department still produced 12 goals, with Daniel Mosquera leading the scorers with four goals. The atmosphere on the bench is tense and a misstep against Catanzaro could lead to reflections in the club.
The calendar for the next few weeks offers no respite for either team. Catanzaro will have to host Ascoli on 24 October, while Verona will receive Pisa the following day. For this reason, Friday's match takes on a particular value, since the results can influence the valuations of the respective clubs in a season in which both are trying to turn the tide.