Spectacular Substitution: Palermo gains an extra weapon with productive bench

Last Updated: October 5, 2023

The 2023/24 season for Palermo has been nothing short of exciting so far. They have accumulated sixteen points and currently hold second place in the league, with one game in hand compared to the league leaders, Parma. They have the third best defense and attack in the tournament, displaying impressive numbers for a team with ambitious goals. They have been able to achieve these results thanks to the contributions from their bench players. The coach, Corini, emphasizes that Palermo is a team with twenty-two starters, where nobody’s position is guaranteed, and everyone can make a difference either as a starter or as a substitute. This philosophy has proven true with their bench players providing four goals and four assists in the first seven matches. These contributions have been crucial, with goals from Di Soleri, Di Francesco, Mancuso, and Aurelio, and assists from Valente, Soleri, Mancuso, and Henderson. The team’s ability to utilize their bench players has been a major factor in their success, especially compared to last season where they only had five goals and three assists from substitutes. The importance of bench players in the team’s overall performance is highlighted by the example of Frosinone in the previous season, where they scored nineteen goals and provided ten assists from substitutes, ultimately leading them to win the championship. In order to have a successful season, it is crucial for the whole squad to be able to contribute, not just the starters. The current Palermo team is showing great depth and strength, resembling the successful Palermo teams from 2003/04 and 2013/14, where they also had significant contributions from their bench players.