# Perugia football team development

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> Updated: 2026-09-05T14:30:09.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Perugia coach Aimo Diana has addressed the team’s development as they prepare for upcoming Serie C fixtures. In late August, Diana expressed a desire for the squad to maintain the spirit shown in previous matches while seeking improvements following their Coppa Italia performance. He noted that the staff is working to integrate new players and reported that most players have recovered from minor physical issues, though Cisco remains sidelined due to surgery.

By early September, as Perugia prepared to host Pineto at the Stadio Renato Curi, Diana stated that the team had reached approximately 60% of its intended level. While noting positive player commitment, he highlighted ongoing challenges regarding athletic consistency, the assimilation of tactical mechanisms, and the need to establish a stronger team identity to reduce performance lapses.

On September 5, Perugia secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Pineto during the third matchday of Serie C Girone B. After Riccardo Forte scored for Pineto in the 8th minute, Perugia equalized in the 35th minute via a Luigi Canotto penalty following a foul by Ienco on Cavallini. Elvis Kabashi secured the win with a long-range strike in the 92nd minute. Following the match, Diana reiterated that the team remains at approximately 60% of its potential and noted the importance of intensity and mental focus, while also highlighting concerns regarding player fitness and injuries to key players such as Cavallini and Merga. The victory moved Perugia to the top of the standings, level with Spezia, Grosseto, Livorno, and Reggiana with 7 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Perugia defeats Pineto 2-1 with late Kabashi goal

Perugia defeated Pineto 2-1 in Serie C with a 92nd-minute winning goal by Elvis Kabashi, moving the team to the top of the group standings.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-prepares-to-host-pineto-in-serie-c-matchup

### 2026-08-29: Perugia coach Aimo Diana discusses upcoming Vis Pesaro match

Perugia coach Aimo Diana expressed a desire for improved performance and consistent spirit in the upcoming match against Vis Pesaro, noting that the squad is largely recovered from minor injuries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perugia-coach-aimo-diana-discusses-upcoming-vis-pesaro-match

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