Palermo FC prepares for Avellino away match amid squad updates

Palermo FC is preparing for an upcoming away match against Avellino amidst squad changes and injury concerns. The club has bolstered its midfield by signing Luca Mazzitelli, a versatile player with Serie A and Serie B experience, who arrived from Como. While Mazzitelli cannot be immediately registered for league play, he is eligible for Coppa Italia and will train with the squad in anticipation of a January registration.

Head coach Filippo Inzaghi faces selection challenges due to injuries to Strefezza and Hernani. To maintain a 4-2-3-1 formation, Inzaghi is expected to rely on Vavassori in the attacking third, alongside Antonio Palumbo and Johnsen, supporting striker Joel Pohjanpalo. The right-back position remains a rotation between Niccolò Pierozzi and Tommaso Cassandro.

Historically, the matchup between Avellino and Palermo shows a slight advantage for the home side, with Avellino holding seven wins compared to Palermo’s five in their 20 previous encounters. Pohjanpalo enters the fixture looking to extend his scoring form following a recent goal against Sampdoria.