Serie A Relegation Battle: Five Clubs. One January Window to Survive

No one believes that Fiorentina will lose the Serie A relegation battle. Pisa and Verona currently occupy the other two relegation spots. However, at least two more teams will fight until the end to avoid relegation. This one will be a crucial transfer window for them.

The five worst teams – according to the Serie A table – are facing questions about which players they should sign or sell and which ones they can rely on. With limited funds and targets, we’re going to take a look at how Fiorentina, Pisa, Verona, Genoa and Lecce are going to try and avoid being relegated.

Fiorentina: Too Big to Go Down But Time Is Running Out. Pisa: Youth, Loans and a Bet on Europe

Fiorentina are last in the standings. They have only won one of their last 17 games. No one could have predicted this. Yet it is reality. Vanoli is always on the brink of being sacked, and every win or draw his team achieves just extends his tenure by another week. The arrival of Fabio Paratici as the club’s sporting director will be made official shortly, and the first signs are already evident. Manor Solomon is a done deal. Two centre-backs (Dragusin is the dream) and two midfielders are essential if we are to climb the table.

Pisa are considering possible reinforcements in the transfer market. The Tuscan club is reportedly ready to welcome Juventus’ young star Vasilije Adzic, whom the Bianconeri are considering loaning out to give him more playing time. From abroad, Nardin Mulahusejnovic is emerging as a potential recruit. Born in Bosnia in 1998, he currently plays for Noah. He is a key player in the UEFA Conference League.

Verona: The Baldanzi Opportunity. Genoa: Raising the Bar Without Losing Balance.

Verona is keeping a close eye on developments in the Baldanzi-Roma situation. The 22-year-old Italian midfielder has struggled to secure a place in Gasperini’s line-up, featuring in only 10 matches, often as a substitute. With Giovane being courted by Inter, Baldanzi could be the ideal backup to fill the vacant role. Moreover, he would be reunited with Paolo Zanetti in Verona, who brought out the best in him last year at Empoli.

Genoa’s transfer strategy is becoming clear: rejuvenating and improving the quality of the midfield without losing balance. Daniele De Rossi has brought a wave of enthusiasm, raising the bar for potential new signings looking to escape the relegation zone. De Rossi has asked his former team to sign Pisilli on loan, potentially bringing him to Genoa alongside Artem Dovbyk, who has failed to convince Gasperini. Livaković from Fenerbahce is a loan option.

Lecce: Surviving the Gauntlet. Talent Sales or One Last Push?

Finally, there is Lecce. Currently the best-placed team of those analysed so far, they will face Juventus, Roma, Inter, Milan and Lazio in the next 21 days. President Sticchi Damiani has put a ‘not for sale’ sign on Tiago Gabriel, but it is more realistic to think that the 21-year-old Portuguese player could leave for €40 million, and Pantaleo Corvino will need to find more talent. Even in January. Serie A relegation battle is on.