Who is afraid of the league leaders? No one!

Virtus Bozen posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday: “Who is afraid of the league leaders? No one! On Sunday everyone goes to the Drususstadion.” This makes the club’s route clear. After the 1-0 away win against second-placed Pergolettese, Lomi & Co. also want to achieve something countable against the superior league leaders. The memories of the first leg on matchday 3 are positive, as Virtus Bozen achieved a goalless draw in Monza and their first point in the current championship.

“We are preparing for another very difficult game,” explained coach Luca Lomi in view of Sunday's challenge, “Monza have got 28 points in ten away games, so this time too they won't come to Bolzano just to get one point to drive home. We just have to approach this game with the same mindset as last Sunday: focused and aggressive. My players have everything they need, and they have already proven that, to keep up with any team,” the Bolzano coach said combatively.

During the week, new signing Andrea Bucchi also joined the team from Bolzano. He should play right from the start against Monza and form the attacking pair together with Timpone. Apart from captain Hannes Kiem, coach Luca Lomi has the entire squad at his disposal. The only doubts remain with Lukas Hofer, who suffered from muscular problems during the week.

League leaders Monza can boast impressive numbers this season: After bankruptcy in 2015 and exclusion from Lega Pro, the newly founded club started in Serie D. The first season in the top amateur league was not very successful, finishing 10th. There wasn't enough space for those responsible at the end of the season. The direction for this season has been clearly set. Promotion to professional football. So far the plan seems to be working, as with 48 points Monza is eight lengths ahead of their two pursuers Pergolettese and Virtus Bergamo. Monza coach Marco Zaffaroni has few line-up worries. Only the leader in the internal goalscorer list, Carlo Ferrario with eight goals, is questionable.

The possible setups: Virtus Bozen (4-4-2): tenderini; Munerati, Romeo, De Simone, Danieli; Cremonini, Niang, Majdi, Bustamante; Timpone, Bucchi. Alles. Lomi. Substitutes: Masha, Demetz, Kaptina, Coulibaly, Clementi, Hofer, Bounou, Debiasi, Perri.

Monza (4-4-2): Battaiola; Adorni, Riva, Ruffini, Origlio; Gasparri, Palesi, Guidetti, D'Errico; Santonocito, Palazzo. Alles. Zaffaroni. Replacements: Confortini, Caverzasi, Costa, Guanziroli, Cazzaniga, Ramponi, Barzotti, Roveda, Stronati.

The table after the 19th matchday: 1. Monza 48 points 2. Virtus Bergamo, Pergolettese 40 4. Pro Patria 38 (1 game less) 5. Ciliverghe Mazzano 38 6. Seregno 32 7. Caravaggio 30 8. Pontisola 29 9. Darfo Boario 25 10. Ciserano, Grumellese 24 12.Dro 21 13. Olginatesis 19 14. Virtus Bozen 18 15. Scanzorosciate 17 16. Levico Terme 14 17. Cavenago Fanfulla 13 18. Lecco 11 (1 game less)

The weekend's games on Sunday 22nd January at 14.30:3 p.m. (XNUMXrd matchday): Cavenago Fanfulla - Pergolettese; Grumellese - Darfo Boario; Levico Terme - Dro; Olginatese - Ciliverghe Mazzano; Ponte San Pietro - Lecco; Pro Patria - Caravaggio; Scanzorosciate - Seregno; Virtus Bergamo - Ciserano; Virtus Bozen - Monza.

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Who is afraid of the league leaders? No one!

After the important but also surprising win last weekend away against Pergolettese, Virtus Bozen wants to follow up next Sunday at 14.30:XNUMX p.m. in the Drususstadion. The opponent is none other than league leaders Monza.

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