Torres face Reggiana on October 17 at 2:30 p.m., away, in a Serie C Group B match. On the eve of the game, coach Alfonso Grecogave an update on the team’s fitness and his selection options after Gigi Scotto suffered a shoulder injury and another physical problem emerged during the week.
Greco explained that the second injury was still being assessed. The coach gave no further details about Scotto’s situation at the press conference; according to Unione Sarda, the Rossoblù captain is expected to be out for around three weeks after injuring his right shoulder against Atalanta U23. For updates on the player’s condition, Torres had already announced that he would be out for a few weeks.
The coach ruled out bringing in players from the youth team to cover the absences: the squad will remain as it is. No definitive choice has been made for the attack, but Greco clarified that starting Bunino would not change the team’s style of play. The aim, he said, is to approach the match sticking to their own plan, even against a high-calibre opponent.
Introducing Reggiana, Greco noted that the Emilia-based side had started the season with ambitions of reaching the top and was going through a dip in form. For Torres, he said, it will be important to respond to every move by their opponents. The standings going into the match had the Sassarese side in fifth place with 15 points from nine games, and Reggiana sixth with 14 points from eight matches, meaning they had a game in hand.
Greco also discussed the termination of Ayman Sanat’s contract, saying he disagreed with the decision made by the club and the player. The club has ended its relationship with the player; according to Unione Sarda, Sanat will continue the season at K-Sport Montecchio Gallo in Serie D. The coach did not indicate any intention to enter the free-agent market to strengthen the attack.
On the defensive front, the coach spoke of progress as several players recover, giving the squad greater confidence. In Greco’s words, the fixtures awaiting Torres through the end of November feature notable opponents: the run of games will provide a better measure of the team’s quality. The trip to Reggio Emilia will be played without Rossoblù supporters, according to Unione Sarda, following incidents and damage attributed to Torres supporters in Campobasso.