Sometimes defining the value of an attacker is not enough the number of goals scored, but what they weigh in the economy of a whole season. This is the reason why the judgement on Massimo Coda necessarily goes down from the final result of the promotion play-offs. A lottery that awarded Venice. Cremonese remains in Serie B. The Greyhounds needed a victory in Laguna to turn the 0-0 of the way, but they did not succeed.
And who knows how things would have gone if Stroppa had not chosen to leave his main bomber on the bench. Throwing it in at the beginning of the second half: you must relegate to the margins of the game a player who, net of the 35 primavere, still remains able to determine the offensive destiny of his team. A sort of talisman, capable of dragging to the upstairs to sound of networks Benevento, Lecce and Genoa. This is why the label of “category” centrings has earned it. A mystical figure tied by an indissoluble thread to the cadetteria, which embodies the very essence of the championship decidedly compelling.
Campania terra promessa
Coda arrives late in the football that counts. Today it has found its size in B after a long pilgrimage to Lega Pro, without neglecting a profitable experience with Nova Gorica, in the highest Slovenian category, thanks to the synergy with Parma, which had purchased its tag. The square of honor in the markers with 18 nets is worth his return to the ducal city. It really looks like a beautiful fairy tale, the chance to express itself as “first violin” in Serie A. It also collects 18 appearances, enriched by 2 goals. But the company pays in disastrous financial conditions. In fact, in retrocession, it follows failure.
From there onwards, the performance of his career is all characterized by the cadet championship, in which the goals have a huge influence. Starting with Salernitana. A native of Cava that becomes the idol of the Arechi, scoring 33 nets in two seasons. Almost paradoxical, at least for those who know the rivalry rooted in time between blufoncé and grenade.
Such a marching role attracts the attention of a bunch of clubs. Massimo is inspired by the project of the neopromotus Benevento and accepts the proposal of the Sannites, returning for the second time in Serie A. Between joys and sorrows, it will be a wonderful three years, which will bring him a painful retrocession. Partially mitigated by the fact that his first goal in Giallorossi, in the home race against Chievo, presents to the “stregons” the first historical victory in A, after a wait lasting four months. The reconquest of the maximum series, forming together with Roberto Insigne, in the team coached by Pippo Inzaghi, a natural offensive connection, between assists of the brother of art and punctuality under the door of the attacker. In addition to a nickname that is no longer shaken, and of which it goes very proud: “Hispanic”, as in the movie “The Gladiator”.
Eroico in giallorosso
In that month of July, the contract with the Giallorossi expired, Coda had remained unmanned, despite President Vigorito had offered him another three years of contract. Presumable that the refusal weighed not little the poor feeling with the coach. Moreover, the year before, with Cristian Bucchi driving, he had scored 22 kings, between regular season and post-season, against the poor 7 centers of Inzaghi management. A relationship that had been registered during the winter market, when with the purchase of Gabriele Moncini, lost the place as owner. Inevitable, therefore, that the roads separated.
In short, Massimo does not make a purely economic reason, but motivational: wants to feel still at the center of the project, rather than cut out a prime role. So, in an effort to regain emotionally a place in the sun, he bets on himself and signs for Lecce, just behind. Pantaleo Corvino again makes him feel an important player in the technical project of the Salento. Coda becomes the offensive reference before Eugenio Corini, then by Marco Baroni: ends the manoeuvre, receiving ball in the last sixteen meters of field, impacting devastatingly in the heart of the opposing defenses.
In a path towards the promotion of traps and pitfalls, Corini’s team must surrender in the semifinals. The following year, however, Baroni’s choices show how much Coda is fundamental to the development of the possession phase. Perfect point of reference both in the coming encounter, sewing the game, and with the movements in depth, functional to stretch the defenses of others.
Ideale per Gilardino
By now, anyone who wants to come to the category jump, seems destined to turn his attention to Coda. That also two seasons ago keeps faith in the image of lucky charm. In fact, it is difficult to blame those who, like Genoa, remain further convinced of the goodness of his choice, landing in Serie A.
Basically, Alexander Blessin and Alberto Gilardino used to make the Rossoblù fit in the promotion race. The principles of the coach from the Red Bull world had not produced the desired effects. The Grifone was certainly not a goal machine. With the former 2006 World Championship winner in Germani at the helm, things have changed radically. Also for Coda. Gilardino opts for a sprejudicated 4-2-3-1, embroidering around his centerpiece a system capable of creating spaces and opportunities to go into the door, leaving him essentially the task of finalizing. The promotion in A with the Ligurians is an antefactor to that only touched a few days ago with the Cremonese. Keeping in mind that in grey-red had arrived on loan (with redemption right) from Genoa, now it will be the market to decide the future of Coda. That remains a very reliable centerpiece for those who want to win Serie B. Because besides scoring, he cleans up a lot of balloons. Substantially, he works for his teammates, too.
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