The 2013-14 campaign delivered a tense, successful battle for survival for Chievo Verona as the Gialloblu finished a crucial 16th in Serie A, narrowly avoiding relegation. Spearheading the attack was Alberto Paloschi, who enjoyed his best Serie A season, netting 13 league goals (15 in all competitions), which proved vital in the battle to avoid the drop. The campaign was ultimately defined by the mid-season return of former manager Eugenio Corini, who expertly steered I Mussi Volanti away from danger and ensured their eighth consecutive year in Italy's top flight. It was a nervy but crucial year that highlighted the enduring value of veterans like captain Sergio Pellissier and cemented the club's status as perennial Serie A survivors.