Salernitana secures first victory while CEO denies financial rumors

In Italian football, Salernitana secured their first seasonal victory with a 4-2 win over Potenza. Following the match, Salernitana coach Serse Cosmi praised his team’s aggression and improved offensive play, noting that the squad showed character by fighting back in the second half. Cosmi also highlighted a supportive call from owner Danilo Iervolino, which aimed to motivate the group.

Potenza coach Ivan Tisci responded to the defeat by emphasizing that the loss was due to Salernitana’s quality rather than a mental blackout. He noted that while his team created over ten chances, they struggled to capitalize on errors. Tisci also expressed concerns regarding defensive lapses during set pieces.

Addressing rumors regarding the club's stability, Salernitana CEO Umberto Pagano held a press conference to clarify the company's financial standing. He denied claims of downsizing or liquidation, stating the budget remains at 15 million euros, with 11 million provided personally by Iervolino. Pagano asserted that the club is solid and that coach Cosmi is not at risk.

In other Serie B action, Arezzo won the historic derby against Empoli with a 1-0 victory, secured by an own goal. Meanwhile, reports from other regional matches included a discussion on Casertana's upcoming challenge against Inter U23 and a performance review of Pisa against Virtus Entella.