Venezia finds itself in an extremely difficult situation in Serie A, with zero points after six games. This condition, although not the only one to show a bottom position in the ranking, is particularly worrying because it practically amounts to an early sentence. The team is not the only one to have suffered these injuries: Benevento, under Marco Baroni, were the only club to fail to gain points in their first six games since Serie A moved to a 20-team format with three relegations. Benevento also recorded 14 consecutive defeats before finishing the championship in last place and suffering relegation.
Despite the critical situation, there are some positive elements to consider for Venezia. In 2006/07, Reggina, led by Walter Mazzarri, were at -7 points at that point in the season due to the 15 penalties handed out for the Calciopoli scandal. Although the penalty was reduced to -11 points in December, the team managed to escape. This story shows that, even in difficult circumstances, it is possible to turn things around. Venezia faced similar difficulties in the past: the 1949/50 season was marked by eight consecutive defeats at the start of the championship, with a change of bench from Giuseppe Girani to the Astro Galli and Ivo Fiorentini tandem. At the end of the season, the club finished in last position and suffered relegation. Another example is Legnano of 1951/52, who suffered seven consecutive defeats in their opening matches and ended up relegated from Serie A.
Venezia's current situation is therefore a combination of historical factors and recent performances. The team has lost all of their first six matches, but they are not the only one in this position. Benevento and Legnano are examples of clubs that have had similar difficulties in the past. However, Venezia's history shows that relegation is not inevitable and that the team can still try to improve its position in the league table. The next matches will be crucial to determine whether the club will be able to avoid relegation or whether it will face a new period of difficulty.