Spezia's relegation sparks player reflections as Catania appoints Emilio Longo as coach

Christian Comotto, a 19‑year‑old midfielder who made 30 appearances and one assist for Spezia on loan, said the club's drop to Serie C "breaks his heart" and that he will continue to support the team despite the disappointment. He credited the season with accelerating his physical and mental development and emphasized the influence of his former professional‑player father.

Emilio Longo, a Salerno‑born coach with a long résumé in Italy’s lower divisions, has been hired by Serie C side Catania to lead the club in its push for promotion to Serie B. Longo, who previously managed teams such as Gelbison, Picerno and Crotone, intends to implement a 4‑2‑3‑1 system focused on pressing, vertical play and maximizing individual technical strengths.