Empoli, Italy – October 30: Matteo Marchetti referees during the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriel Mulanti/Getty Images)
Napoli and Venezia were forced to deal with a sudden change of referees for today’s Serie A match, as Matteo Marchetti withdrew due to injury in training.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
You can follow all the build-up and action from today’s four Serie A games on the liveblog.
Matteo Marchetti was injured during the warm-up and was seen talking to his teammates about switching roles.
As per protocol in this situation, the referee exchanges places with the fourth official, a position that requires considerably less running.
That’s what Francesco said Taking charge as a referee This is for the Serie A Week 18 fixtures At the Stadio Maradona.
Cosso drafted as emergency referee
The 36-year-old from Reggio Calabria has just eight previous Serie A games under his belt, making his debut in a 0-0 draw between Bologna and Empoli on February 6, 2022.
He was already in charge of Napoli in a 3–2 win over Bologna in October 2022 and in their 2–0 away win at Monza in May 2023.
