Fiorentina v Napoli: Pioli without Gudmundsson, Lucca to start? | OneFootball

Saturday evening, the Franchi will host the big match between Fiorentina and Napoli (kick-off at 20:45).

Fiorentina-Napoli, the probable line-ups: Pioli without Gudmundsson? Conte with Lucca as starter

Both teams arrive at the third day of Serie A with some doubts about their line-ups, mainly due to the condition of players returning from national teams and those unavailable.

Pioli's choices

Fiorentina will have to do without Gudmundsson, still dealing with physical problems. Pioli seems inclined towards a 3-5-2 formation, with Moise Kean assured of his spot up front, alongside Piccoli, favored over Fazzini. In midfield, the choice between Sohm and Nicolussi Caviglia remains open, which could move Fagioli to the mezzala role.

FIORENTINA (3-5-2): De Gea; Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri; Dodô, Sohm (Nicolussi Caviglia), Fagioli, Mandragora, Gosens; Piccoli (Fazzini), Kean. Coach: Pioli

Conte's choices

In the Napoli camp, coach Conte is still considering some options. The duel between Meret and Milinkovic-Savic is open for the goalkeeper position, while in defense there's a choice between Juan Jesus and Buongiorno, and on the left flank between Spinazzola and Olivera. Rrahmani will not be part of the match and will be replaced by Beukema.

In attack, Lucca is confirmed as the starter in place of the injured Lukaku, with Hojlund starting from the bench. Behind him will be a quality quartet composed of Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, and McTominay, with Lobotka in front of the defense.

NAPOLI (4-1-4-1): Meret (Milinkovic-Savic); Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus (Buongiorno), Spinazzola (Olivera); Lobotka; Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Lucca. Coach: Conte

The context

For Fiorentina, it will be an opportunity to seek their first victory after two draws, while Napoli, the reigning Italian champions, want to maintain their momentum and test the depth of their squad in view of upcoming commitments, between the league and the Champions League.

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