Serie D prepares for new season and Coppa Italia preliminaries

The upcoming Serie D season in Italy is set to begin with the Coppa Italia preliminaries on August 23. The tournament features 68 teams, including newly promoted clubs, teams relegated from Lega Pro, and those that survived via playouts. Notable matchups include an Abruzzo derby between Santegidiese and Lanciano, scheduled to take place at the Fadini stadium in Giulianova.

In other regional developments, Latte Dolce is finalizing its squad for Girone G. The Sassari-based club currently has 17 players and is seeking additional signings to complete its roster before the league begins on September 6. Their preseason concludes with a friendly against Ozierese.

Meanwhile, Teramo is being positioned as a strong contender for promotion to Serie C. Despite changes to the roster compared to previous seasons, the squad is noted for its depth, particularly in the midfield and attack, under the tactical direction of manager Marco Pomante.