Following the earlier announcement that Andrea Sottil will be leading the team for the upcoming 2024/25 season, Modena FC has now officially confirmed the full technical staff who will support the head coach. For those keeping score and perhaps placing early bets on who gets which coveted backroom role, the wait is over.
The club has detailed the full roster of personnel who will work alongside Sottil, aiming to navigate the challenges of the Serie B campaign. Here is the confirmed setup:
- Head Coach: Andrea Sottil
- Vice Head Coach: Gianluca Cristaldi
- Technical Collaborator: David Rodriguez
- Head of Athletic Preparation: Cristian Bella
- Athletic Preparators: Domenico Bronzi and Alessandro Brandoli
- Goalkeeping Coach: Matteo Tomei
- Head of Match Analysis & Tactical Analyst: Salvatore Gentile
- Match Analyst: Andrea Pulga
- Mental Coach: Eugenio Vassalle
The formal presentation of Mister Sottil to the media is scheduled for Monday, July 14th, offering the first public glimpse into the club`s new leadership structure.
Andrea Sottil, born in 1974, steps into the role as the 106th coach in Modena FC`s history. His playing career saw him as a resolute central defender across Italy`s top divisions, representing clubs such as Fiorentina, Udinese, and Genoa over 400 professional appearances.
Transitioning to coaching in 2011, Sottil has steadily built a reputation for achieving results, often in challenging situations. His coaching highlights include leading Siracusa to Serie D victory and a strong Serie C finish, securing promotion to Serie B with Livorno in 2017/18, and orchestrating impressive turnarounds. Notably, he took over Ascoli when they were at the bottom of Serie B in 2020/21 and guided them not only to safety but also to the playoffs the following season. His Serie A debut with Udinese in 2022/23 saw a remarkable start, featuring several high-profile wins and a comfortable final league position before a brief spell at Sampdoria.
This announcement completes the picture of the team assembled to implement Sottil`s tactical vision and prepare the players both physically and mentally. With the technical staff now locked in, Modena FC sets its sights firmly on the upcoming season, hoping this blend of experience and specific expertise will bring success in Serie B. Club President Carlo Rivetti and the entire society have extended their welcome and best wishes to Sottil and his newly formed team.
