The 2002-03 campaign was a season of turbulent consolidation for Hellas Verona as the Gialloblu battled to a 13th-place finish in Serie B following their relegation from the top flight. Leading the charge and unexpectedly topping the scoring charts was the versatile right-back/midfielder Marco Cassetti, whose crucial 7 goals proved vital in a challenging season defined by a mid-table struggle rather than a promotion push. The team, featuring emerging talents like Andrea Dossena and Vincenzo Italiano, secured their second-tier status, making the year a crucial but often frustrating chapter in the club's modern history.