Italian football clubs resume pre‑season training camps
Several Serie A clubs have begun their summer preparation programs. Napoli opened its second pre‑season camp in Castel di Sangro, mixing public sessions with closed‑door training and scheduling friendlies against Osasuna, Celta Vigo and Aris Thessaloniki. Lazio continued its pre‑season at Formello, launching the second phase of its camp with double training sessions while keeping matches behind closed doors due to stadium works. Spezia returned to the “Cittadella dello Sport” in Follo, reinstating double‑session workouts and monitoring the fitness of several injured players. Empoli, under coach Guido Pagliuca, carried out intensive technical drills and small‑sided games at Petroio, focusing on a fluid 3‑5‑2 system and individual work for key players. Catania’s squad arrived in Norcia, with sporting director Fortunato Varrà and midfielder Salvatore Aloi joining the camp to assess fitness and plan upcoming transfers. In basketball, Pirossigeno appointed former player Giorgia Codispoti as the new youth athletic trainer, aiming to bolster the development of its junior program.
Entities: Calcio Catania · Empoli FC · Fortunato Varrà · Giorgia Codispoti · SS Lazio · SSC Napoli · Simone Romagnoli · Spezia Calcio
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fortunato Varrà and Salvatore Aloi have arrived at Calcio Catania's training camp in Norcia, Umbria. (article 50d95119-8e54-47fb-a23c-097991b45990)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SSC Napoli's pre‑season camp in Castel di Sangro runs from July 30 to August 13, 2024. (article 16567213-0e8d-4999-8070-24a335b088ee)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Empoli resumed training after two days of rest and added defender Simone Romagnoli to the squad. (article 12cc5a66-de55-45d1-a9ab-89a7804d6602)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Duccio Degli Innocenti and Salvatore Elia remain unavailable for full‑team training due to injury recovery. (article 12cc5a66-de55-45d1-a9ab-89a7804d6602)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Napoli will play friendly matches against Osasuna on August 5, Celta Vigo on August 8, and Aris Salonicco on August 12. (article 16567213-0e8d-4999-8070-24a335b088ee)