# Salernitana football club developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salernitana-football-club-developments > Updated: 2026-09-19T10:05:54.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Salernitana secured their first victory of the season with a 4-2 win over Potenza. Following the match, coach Serse Cosmi praised the team’s aggression and character. To address rumors regarding the club’s stability, CEO Umberto Pagano held a press conference to deny claims of liquidation or downsizing, asserting that the budget remains at 15 million euros. Following this momentum, Cosmi expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete for top positions, emphasizing the importance of fan support in Salerno. The coach noted the team is building momentum and identified upcoming matches against Giugliano and Crotone as key challenges for the squad. However, the momentum shifted following a defeat against Crotone. Manager Serse Cosmi expressed disappointment regarding the team’s lack of rhythm, intensity, and defensive stability during that match. The club has since resumed training with a focus on improving tactical approaches and physical performance in preparation for a high-stakes fixture against Bari. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Serse Cosmi discusses Salernitana's ambitions Salernitana coach Serse Cosmi stated the team has the potential to fight for top rankings, emphasizing the need for focus and fan support ahead of matches against Giugliano and Crotone. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serse-cosmi-discusses-salernitanas-ambitions ### 2026-09-10: Salernitana secures first victory while CEO denies financial rumors Salernitana earned their first win of the season by defeating Potenza 4-2. Salernitana CEO Umberto Pagano also dismissed rumors of financial instability, confirming a 15 million euro budget. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salernitana-ceo-denies-rumors-of-club-liquidation-or-downsizing --- Cite as: Salernitana football club developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/salernitana-football-club-developments