In its next encounter, Padova will take on Perugia away from home. “This was the beginning of my career in the Serie A – said Gabriele Maruotti, currently at Perugia but who played for Padova in 2008-09, a relegation year but one that launched his career on the big stage – I have intense memories and I’ll remember the emotions for a long time. The season did not end well but that was still a positive season for me”. When asked about the coming game against Padova he said: “The Italian League shows every year that all the games are difficult. This is Padova’s first season after their promotion, but they will already have improved compared to our first meeting this season. They certainly have what it takes to make it hard for us, we’ll need to be at our best”.