The Serie B remains Europe's most unpredictable promotion ladder. As of late April, the 'G-6' are separated by a mere five points.
"You cannot win in this league with talent alone; you need iron lungs and a cold heart," stated a prominent mid-table manager. Tactically, we are seeing a resurgence of the 'man-marking' schemes in midfield to stifle playmakers in high-stakes fixtures. The emotional toll of the promotion/relegation playoffs is already visible in the rotation policies of the leading clubs.