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Spezia Calcio, the Italian Serie A club, is gearing up for the 2021-2022 season under challenging circumstances. Despite a two-year transfer ban and disruptions due to COVID-19, the team remains optimistic, setting a target to finish in the top half of the table.
The club has been in talks with several players for potential transfers, despite the transfer ban. Spezia's appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is scheduled for September, and the team is expected to appeal the decision.
Spezia's off-season has been far from smooth. The team temporarily halted all sporting activities due to COVID-19 cases, and six players and one staff member tested positive. Fortunately, all COVID-19 positive cases within the team and staff have now recovered. Spezia has resumed training, albeit with strict health and safety protocols in place.
The team's preparations for the new campaign have been disrupted, but Spezia is not short of a coach. Vincenzo Italiano, who previously coached Crotone, has been appointed as the new head coach. Italiano's first game in charge will be the opening match of the new Serie A season.
The departure of the previous head coach to Fiorentina has been compensated by the appointment of Luca D'Angelo as the new coach. Spezia has also announced a new partnership with a sports nutrition company for the upcoming season.
Despite the challenges, Spezia is determined to make a mark in the new season. The team's first pre-season friendly match will be against Cagliari on August 7. The club's fans and supporters can look forward to an exciting new campaign, filled with resilience and determination.
