 Since the arrival of new coach Edoardo Reja, he did not play the first match under Reja against Palermo at Coppa Italia, but returned as one of the 3-men defense in the next match (round 20).After played as unused sub against at Coppa Italia, He played as starting central-back partnered with Stendardo (in 433 formation), against Chievo which both struggle to secure point to stay.After that match (round 21), he was out-favoured by the coach and returned as starting XI in round 26, partnered with Stendardo and ended in 1–1 draw with Fiorentina.