Overview

• Luca D’Angelo said Gianluca Lapadula is fit and available to start or come off the bench for Spezia.
• The coach emphasized a match-by-match approach and said squad depth will allow rotation to build the striker’s minutes.
• Lapadula recently extended his contract to 2027 on adjusted wages, easing pressure on the club’s finances.
• The renewal reduced speculation about a departure, including reports of a possible return to Pescara.
• After an ankle injury and missing Peru’s last international window, his immediate opportunity comes in Saturday’s Serie B game against Juve Stabia, with starting status to be determined at lineup time.