# Spezia Calcio tactical developments and Serie C progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spezia-calcio-squad-and-tactical-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-27T21:23:07.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3.

Spezia Calcio is managing roster adjustments and tactical preparations during their Serie C campaign.

Initially, the club faced defensive vacancies due to international call-ups, specifically the absence of right-back Jeremy Oyono for the Gabonese national team. Coach Marco Turati prepared to utilize Ales Mateju to fill this role. As the team prepared for a subsequent match against Pescara, squad availability remained impacted by national team commitments for both Oyono and Cannavò. While Limonelli returned to availability, other players like Kalaj, Candelari, and Cancellieri were expected to be unavailable. Coach Turati shifted training focus toward tactical movements and set-pieces to prepare for the challenge of facing a Pescara roster with higher-division experience.

Spezia, leading Serie C Girone B, recently secured a 2-1 victory against Pescara at the Adriatico stadium. Goals from Kevin Bright and substitute Massimo Zilli secured the win, despite a brief equalizer from Pescara’s Giacomo Parigi. This victory moved Spezia to 19 points, reclaiming sole leadership of the group. Manager Marco Turati praised his young squad’s identity, noting that comparisons to the playing style of Zdeněk Zeman are a “significant compliment,” though he observed a lack of clinical quality in the final third during parts of the match.

Pescara remains in 12th place with 8 points. Following the defeat, sporting director Pasquale Foggia stated that the squad and staff are “all in discussion,” citing a need for greater competitive intensity and mental discipline. Despite Pescara suffering its third loss in seven matches, President Sebastiani expressed continued confidence in coach Antonio Buscè, though the upcoming match against Livorno is considered a critical turning point for the manager.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Spezia defeats Pescara to remain leaders of Serie C Girone B

Spezia remains top of Serie C Girone B after a 2-1 win over Pescara. While Spezia coach Marco Turati praised his team's growth, Pescara's management expressed concern over their squad's performance.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiorentina-striker-mateo-pellegrino-focuses-on-team-improvement

### 2026-09-25: Spezia prepares for Serie C clash against Pescara

Serie C leaders Spezia prepare to face Pescara, who are dealing with multiple injuries as they seek to stabilize their mid-table season.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spezia-prepares-for-serie-c-match-against-pescara

### 2026-09-20: Spezia faces defensive changes ahead of Vis Pesaro match

Spezia defender Jeremy Oyono will miss upcoming matches due to international duty, potentially opening a starting spot for Ales Mateju in the defense against Vis Pesaro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spezia-faces-defensive-changes-ahead-of-vis-pesaro-match

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