Turin which is preparing to face Ballardini’s Cremonese, last in the standings but in the semi-final of the Italian Cup
After the defeat of Turin against Milan 0-1, Bologna and Udinese didn’t take advantage of it, losing and drawing respectively against Monza and Sassuolo. The grenades thus remained seventh in the standings and will face the next day Cremona. Appointment on Monday 20 February, at 20:45 at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino for Torino-Cremonese. Toro have already faced Cremonese twice this season: the first in the league, the second matchday in August with a 2-1 away win, the second in a friendly in December, which ended 0-0 at home.
The Cremonese season
The team coached by Ballardini, who took over from Alvini, is currently last in the standings with 8 points. Salvation seems like a feat, given that ahead are Sampdoria (11), Verona (17), Spezia (19) and Salernitana (21). Still 0 wins in the league: 8 draws and 14 defeats. 15 goals scored and 40 goals conceded. In the Italian Cup, however, he is incredibly in the semifinals, where he will face Fiorentina. In fact, the Lombards were able to eliminate Napoli away (on penalties after 2-2) and Rome (1-2). A real paradox, which makes us understand the danger of Ballardini’s men, who have fixed a few things since he arrived. The Cremonese comes from the defeat against the leaders Napoli for 3-0.
A rose with interesting elements
Despite the position in the standings, the squad is full of interesting elements. Starting from goal, defended by Carnesecchi, one of the best young Italian goalkeepers. In defense Valeri is doing very well and Vazquez has been reborn with the coach who had already had him in Genoa. In midfield Pickel is the number one danger, with ex Benassi and Meite recovering. In front instead there are, in addition to Dessers and Okereke, also Ciofani, Arena-Gyan and Tsadjout.
