Conference League line-ups: Maccabi Haifa vs. Fiorentina

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·7 March 2024

Conference League line-ups: Maccabi Haifa vs. Fiorentina

Fiorentina look to Lucas Beltran, Nico Gonzalez and M’Bala Nzola in the Conference League Round of 16 against Maccabi Haifa.

It kicks off on neutral turf at the Bozsik Arena in Budapest at 20.00 GMT.

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The Viola are stuttering badly in 2024, but need to get back on track for both the Conference League and the upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final against Atalanta.

Lucas Martinez-Quarta, Arthur Melo and Christian Kouame are out of action, so Rolando Mandragora steps into midfield with Maxime Lopez.

Jack Bonaventura is rested, as Nico Gonzalez and Beltran support Nzola, with Andrea Belotti on the bench.

Maccabi Haifa are the reigning champions of Israel and knocked Belgians KAA Gent out in the play-offs.

Winger Kenny Saief is ruled out by a calf strain, joining Tomer Hamed, Dean David and Mahmoud Jaber on the treatment table, while Daniel Sundgren is suspended following his red card against Gent.

UEFA gave Maccabi Haifa permission for a minute’s silence and black armbands after facilities manager Zion Bitton died on Monday, who worked for the club in various roles for over 50 years.

Circa 400 Fiorentina fans have made the trip to Budapest.