Catania, Viali already has a team at the top: 3 formations tested, a surprise name, and Cicerelli in the balance.

In the morning, the individual meetings with the players (spotted among others Miceli and Cargnelutti), the press conference, and especially the training - the first on the smaller field of Massimino, behind the South stand, with the whole group. William Viali, accompanied by his assistant Massimo Cottafava and the rest of the staff that had worked with Toscano, began the preparation for the challenge on Monday evening against Casarano. At Cibalino, of course, all the top management led by Pelligra.

There are confirmed absences of central forwards Forte and Rolfini, who have not fully recovered from their injuries. Di Gennaro - who is already running - and Aloi are undergoing differentiated training and will not return until the end of the season. And Cicerelli? The sporting director Ivano Pastore confirmed the progress of the trequartista, who could be called up immediately or wait for the away match on Saturday the 28th in Latina. A decision that will be made at the last moment during the call-ups.

Viali has tried everything, starting from the foundation left behind by Toscano. Three-man defense, then four-man, pressing forward with more players in the opponent's penalty area. The midfield with two with the base Di Tacchio-Quaini, with Di Noia rotating, and Corbari who could also move to a midfield role in case of 3-5-2.

In the rain, no one held back, certain that the first impact after such a shake-up elicits a different reaction than usual. Because the change was unusual, but now Catania must align with the directives of the coaching duo. On the field, Viali directed, while Cottafava contributed to getting into the rossazzurro atmosphere.

Today the work will get serious, there will be a need to limit Chiricò but the defensive attitude has always proven to be reliable and almost absolutely consistent. Viali took some time to talk a bit with everyone, even with that Caturano whom the fans now hope can turn his season around, at least in the final stretch, giving Catania those goals he hasn't scored before. Viali knows him well and is organizing a tactical approach that can put the former C league top scorer in a position to act as a leader. Not a team built around him, but - as Viali hinted - a less cumbersome style of play, with transitions suited to the characteristics of those on the field.