Mattia Pretato, a 23-year-old Italian centre-back, was also absent from the squad. He appears to be out of the technical project at Pontedera and is therefore expected to depart. Pretato joined the club in July 2020 and has made 16 appearances in the current Serie C - B season. His contract expires on 30/06/2026, and his current Transfermarkt valuation is €150k.