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New Livorno Coach Nando Orsi is looking forward to his debut against fellow strugglers Catania.

“I am happy with the squad at my disposal,” said the man who replaced Daniele Arrigoni 10 days ago following the 4-0 defeat at Udinese.

“The lads are eager to work and follow my instructions carefully in training. I think we can do well together.”

This is Orsi’s first Coaching job after acting as assistant manager to Roberto Mancini at Lazio and Inter.

“I have not decided on my starting XI yet, but I don’t believe I will make too many massive changes. I shall field a 4-4-1-1 system.”

Livorno are in dire straits with just one win from their last 16 Serie A games and come face to face with another struggler, as Catania haven’t celebrated in nine.

“Catania are a team that play good football,” added Orsi. “We must be careful to control their system that has two wide support strikers.”

Goalkeeper Marco Amelia is out injured, so former Messina man Emanuele Manitta starts between the posts. Stefano Fiore plays just behind striker Cristiano Lucarelli.

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