Food Poisoning Scare Delays Crucial Serie B Relegation Playoff Amid High Drama
The highly anticipated relegation playoff match between Salernitana and Sampdoria in Serie B has been postponed following a serious food poisoning outbreak at Salernitana. Originally scheduled for June 20, the second leg has been moved to June 22 after 21 players and staff members from Salernitana fell ill just hours before the match. This delay was granted after the club successfully appealed, hoping the extra time would help the team recover and mount a comeback.
The first leg of the playoff ended in a 2-0 victory for Sampdoria at their home stadium, placing Salernitana in a challenging position. With many key players affected by the illness, Salernitana faces an uphill battle to overturn the aggregate score. The postponement offers a much-needed opportunity to restore the squad’s fitness ahead of this decisive fixture.
This season’s relegation playoffs have been marked by turmoil beyond the recent health crisis. Initially, Salernitana was set to face Frosinone, but a points deduction penalty imposed on Brescia for financial violations altered the league standings. This sanction spared Frosinone from relegation playoffs while pushing Sampdoria into the battle for survival, adding another layer of complexity to the competition.
The combination of administrative penalties and the unexpected food poisoning incident has made the Serie B relegation playoffs some of the most dramatic in recent history. The unfolding events continue to captivate fans as both clubs prepare for the rescheduled match, with much at stake for their futures in Italian football’s second division.
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