Derthona vs Imperia - Serie D - Girone A

Derthona prepare to host Imperia at the home ground on September 13, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie D - Girone A season. The 25-year-old suffered the injury after an inadvertent clash with his own team-mate as he and Mathias Olivera both challenged for possession late in the first half.

Both Derthona and Imperia will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Serie D - Girone A. Derthona are operating at a remarkable level, their WW run and a season win rate of 75% placing them among the Serie D - Girone A's very best. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, L in their last five reflecting a win rate of 33.33%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. What happened is that when the team was being defeated game after game, they put more money on the table to solve the problem." It did not work.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Derthona favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Imperia are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Roma relief as Manchester United turn to Brighton midfielder instead of Kone.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Serie D - Girone A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.