Palermo travels to Modena to secure their spot in the air.

Last Updated: October 7, 2023

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Today, Palermo’s “army” of fans will invade the Braglia stadium in Modena, with almost 3,500 fans in attendance. The team will try to consolidate its status as a “big” team and assert itself as one of the main contenders for promotion to Serie A. With Parma at risk in Venice and having played one less game than the league leaders, Palermo could potentially find itself at the top of the table. The team has been buoyed by recent victories against strong teams like Venezia and Südtirol, as well as improvements in defense. Furthermore, Palermo has had success against Modena in the past, having beaten them twice last season and scoring seven goals in two matches. However, Modena should not be underestimated, as they started the season strong with three consecutive wins before suffering their first defeat against Venezia.

Palermo’s coach, Corini, will need to find a balance between going for a third consecutive victory and maintaining a tactically balanced approach. Modena’s offensive tactics and talented players like Bonfanti, Manconi, and Tremolada could pose a challenge for Palermo’s defense. Palermo, on the other hand, needs to improve the quality of their game, as they have relied too heavily on individual performances and have lacked fluidity in their play.

Corini is expected to stick with the 4-3-3 formation, with Insigne returning and Di Francesco moving back to the left after playing on the right against Südtirol. The main question lies in the midfield, where Corini has six players to choose from. Stulac or Gomes? Coulibaly or Segre? Henderson or Vasic? Each choice is valid, and so far, no one has performed poorly. As the season progresses, Corini’s selection process will likely consider both the players’ physical condition and the opponent they are facing. The goal is to keep the midfielders feeling involved and important, creating a strong team cohesion that will be vital in the final crucial matches for promotion to Serie A.