Pallacanestro Cantù has confirmed its backing for Frank Vitucci and general manager Simone Giofrè despite a winless start to the Serie A season.
Board Meeting Confirms Support Amid Winless Opening
Four defeats to open the Serie A campaign have left Pallacanestro Cantù anchored at the bottom of the standings with zero points. Following an extraordinary board meeting of Cantù Next, club leadership moved to quash speculation regarding an immediate coaching change ahead of an upcoming away fixture.
As reported by La Provincia di Como, the club issued a definitive statement emphasizing a decided and unanimous desire to guarantee the necessary support to the team and the technical staff.
The ownership group intends to preserve the roster project constructed during the summer, keeping long-term stability in mind as the club prepares for its eventual return to Cantù and the opening of the new arena on Corso Europa.
Roster Adjustments Planned as Giofrè Receives Market Mandate
While management has opted for continuity with the coaching staff rather than dismissing Vitucci ahead of the October 25 match against Reggio Emilia, the club expects an immediate shift in attitude and performance. The upcoming road trip is not being treated as an ultimatum for the coach, but the front office has made it clear that further reinforcements are on the way.
General manager Simone Giofrè has received an official mandate to implement the appropriate interventions to overcome this phase.
The club is actively monitoring the player market to correct early-season miscues. Cantù previously added Osvaldas Olisevicius to replace Isaiah Miles, and management continues to evaluate the performances of Hassani Gravett, Chad Brown, and Semaj Christon.
Vitucci Demands Aggressive Response on the Court
Speaking ahead of the fifth-round fixture, Vitucci addressed the team’s struggles following a heavy defeat to Trieste. He called for an immediate mental and physical shift from his squad.
I expect and we demand, from all of us, a test of great determination and strong competitive will to try to seize the first victory,
Vitucci said. He urged his players to channel the early-season adversity into competitive intensity and responsibility.
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