The former Blucerchiati boss has a point to prove with Modena.
After three mid-table finishes, Modena have turned to Andrea Sottil in a bid to return to Serie A for the first time since 2004.
We look the chances of Palermo, Monza, Venezia, Empoli and Spezia.
We take a look at five of the teams who will be fancying their chances of booking promotion to the top flight.
We look at five more teams ahead of the big kick-off in Serie B.
Can Sampdoria steer clear of trouble after a dismal season last term and will newly-promoted Avellino and Pescara survive?
We take a close look at the relegation candidates in the second tier.
With a host of Serie B clubs battling to avoid the drop this season, which teams could be at risk of demotion to Serie C?