Baldanzi to start in Cremonese clash despite uncertain future | OneFootball

The absences of Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey from the Lombardy away match against Cremonese could hand Tommaso Baldanzi significant playing time.

The Giallorossi’s number 35, who played 48 minutes in the last match against Udinese before the international break, could be a valuable offensive option against Nicola’s team.

The Tuscan midfielder’s future is still up in the air.

Despite the full squad available, the former Empoli player has seen very little action so far, and after three months of the season, he hasn’t been named a starter under Gian Piero Gasperini except for the victorious away match in Florence.

For these reasons, the 2003-born player could leave Trigoria on loan in January: Zanetti’s Verona remains interested in him, having already pursued him last summer but failed to close the deal. “I also need to get Baldanzi back.”

These were the words of the Giallorossi coach a few hours after the transfer window closed. And even if only partially, that’s exactly what happened.

Gasperini is also focusing on those players who seemed on the verge of leaving Trigoria but who, for one reason or another, ultimately remained with the Giallorossi.

Against Cremonese, his possible inclusion in the starting XI is being considered, likely during the match, with Pellegrini, Soulé, and Ferguson also competing for a starting spot, writes Corriere dello Sport.