Bologna, Fiorentina and Roma: European night with one aim, win | OneFootball

The Italian teams return to the field in the Conference and Europa League. Galloppa debuts on the Fiorentina bench, Gasperini seeks answers in Scotland, Italiano close to returning with Bologna

Bologna, Fiorentina, and Roma: European evening with a single goal, to win

Three Italian teams, three identical goals: to secure three points to boost their European ambitions. Fiorentina, Bologna, and Roma return to the field this evening in the Conference and Europa League, on a day that could weigh heavily on each team's continental journey.

Fiorentina will kick off the Italian Thursday, playing against Mainz in the Conference League. In the evening, at 21:00, it's time for Bologna-Brann and Rangers-Roma in the Europa League.

Roma, in Glasgow to restart: a jolt is needed after the San Siro defeat

Gasperini's Roma flies to Scotland with a single imperative: to win again. After the defeat against Milan, the Giallorossi seek a reaction in the European field, where they haven't won since September 24 (2-1 against Nice). Since then, two heavy home setbacks against Lille and Viktoria Plzen have slowed the group stage run and dropped the team to 23rd place in the overall Europa League standings.

The coach will have to deal with an injury crisis that gives no respite. In addition to long-term absentees Angeliño, Ferguson, and Dybala, Leon Bailey also stopped yesterday due to a left hamstring injury: out for three weeks. Gasperini is therefore forced to redesign the starting eleven: in front of Svilar, space for the defensive trio of Ndicka, Mancini, and Hermoso. In midfield, Cristante will return alongside Koné, with Celik and Wesley on the wings. Pellegrini and Solué will play in the attacking midfield, while Artem Dovbyk will lead the attack.

At the "legendary" Ibrox Stadium, Roma will find an opponent determined to redeem themselves: the Rangers, also coming off three defeats in their first three European matches. It will be the first-ever European clash between the two clubs, but for the Romans, the memory of the last encounter against a Scottish team remains indelible: the 1984 European Cup semi-final against Dundee United, a prelude to the historic final at the Olimpico.

Bologna, aiming for continuity: against Brann for the second European victory

After the home success against Steaua Bucharest, Bologna seeks confirmation in the Europa League. Brann, a Norwegian team in great form, already victorious against Rangers and Utrecht, arrives at Dall'Ara.

The most awaited news concerns the bench: Vincenzo Italiano might return, absent since October 20 due to pneumonia. Assistant Daniel Niccolini left a glimmer of hope: "Weather permitting, the coach will be with us tomorrow."

Tactically, Bologna will line up with an offensive 4-2-3-1 and some rotation compared to the league. Skorupski will be in goal, in front of a defensive line composed of Zortea, Heggem, Lucumì, and Lykogiannis. In midfield, a playmaking duo with Ferguson and Moro, while Bernardeschi, Fabbian, and Cambiaghi will play behind the lone striker Dallinga.

Defender Heggem, speaking on the eve, warned his teammates: "Brann is an aggressive and in-form team, we must stay focused for all 90 minutes."

Fiorentina, debut for Galloppa: the new coach starts again from Mainz

Fiorentina will open the European evening, engaged in the Conference League on Mainz's field. After Stefano Pioli's dismissal, the club entrusted the interim technical leadership to Daniele Galloppa, promoted from the Primavera and making his absolute debut on the Viola bench, before the hiring of former Toro Paolo Vanoli.

The coach will have to deal with two significant absences. Gudmundsson will not be available for personal reasons – with the club's permission, he flew to Iceland to attend the trial in which he is involved in a case of "sexual misconduct" – while Gosens is out due to a muscle injury.

Galloppa is expected to opt for an unprecedented 4-3-1-2: Martinelli in goal instead of De Gea; in defense Fortini, Comuzzo, Ranieri, and Parisi; in midfield Mandragora, Nicolussi Caviglia, and Sohm; in the attacking midfield Fazzini supporting the attacking duo Dzeko-Piccoli.

A bold choice, demonstrating the young coach's desire to give space to the most motivated players and to restore enthusiasm to a group seeking identity after difficult weeks.

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