Fiorentina is making several changes for their Conference League quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace, with Albert Gudmundsson and Manor Solomon starting. The match is scheduled to kick off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST).
Fiorentina faces a significant challenge to reach a fourth consecutive Conference League semi-final, having suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg at Selhurst Park. While the team has been prioritizing Serie A survival, a recent 1-0 victory over Lazio has provided an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone. However, injury concerns persist, with Moise Kean, Marco Brescianini, Fabiano Parisi, Tariq Lamptey, and Niccolò Fortini unavailable. Dodo is also suspended, forcing a makeshift right-back to be fielded, likely either Marin Pongracic or Pietro Comuzzo.
Roberto Piccoli will once again lead the attack as the centre-forward. Manor Solomon is available and joins Jack Harrison and Albert Gudmundsson in an attacking configuration.
Crystal Palace sees the return of Jorgen Strand Larsen, who was suspended for the first leg, but he will be rested. Jean-Philippe Mateta will again spearhead their attack. Evann Guessand is sidelined due to an injury sustained in the first leg, along with Caleb Kporha and Eddie Nketiah.
Midfielder Daichi Kamada will play, with Yeremi Pino stepping in alongside Ismaila Sarr.
Prior to the match, Fiorentina players will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence in memory of Alex Manninger, who served as their goalkeeper during the 2001-02 season.
Fiorentina vs. Crystal Palace Official Line-ups
Fiorentina: De Gea; Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Fagioli, Mandragora; Harrison, Gudmundsson, Solomon; Piccoli
Fiorentina Substitutes: Leonardelli, Christensen, Fazzini, Kospo, Ndour, Kouadio, Balbo, Deli, Puzzoli, Fabbian
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Yeremi Pino; Mateta
Crystal Palace Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Lerma, Johnson, Clyne, Hughes, Strand Larsen, Sosa, Riad, Rodney, Devenny, Cardines
Referee: Gil Manzano (Spain)
Match Details
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST)
Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League – Quarter-finals, Second Leg
English Translation:
Fiorentina is making several changes for their Conference League quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace, with Albert Gudmundsson and Manor Solomon starting. The match is scheduled to kick off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST).
Fiorentina faces a significant challenge to reach a fourth consecutive Conference League semi-final, having suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg at Selhurst Park. While the team has been prioritizing Serie A survival, a recent 1-0 victory over Lazio has provided an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone. However, injury concerns persist, with Moise Kean, Marco Brescianini, Fabiano Parisi, Tariq Lamptey, and Niccolò Fortini unavailable. Dodo is also suspended, forcing a makeshift right-back to be fielded, likely either Marin Pongracic or Pietro Comuzzo.
Roberto Piccoli will once again lead the attack as the centre-forward. Manor Solomon is available and joins Jack Harrison and Albert Gudmundsson in an attacking configuration.
Crystal Palace sees the return of Jorgen Strand Larsen, who was suspended for the first leg, but he will be rested. Jean-Philippe Mateta will again spearhead their attack. Evann Guessand is sidelined due to an injury sustained in the first leg, along with Caleb Kporha and Eddie Nketiah.
Midfielder Daichi Kamada will play, with Yeremi Pino stepping in alongside Ismaila Sarr.
Prior to the match, Fiorentina players will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence in memory of Alex Manninger, who served as their goalkeeper during the 2001-02 season.
Fiorentina vs. Crystal Palace Official Line-ups
Fiorentina: De Gea; Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Fagioli, Mandragora; Harrison, Gudmundsson, Solomon; Piccoli
Fiorentina Substitutes: Leonardelli, Christensen, Fazzini, Kospo, Ndour, Kouadio, Balbo, Deli, Puzzoli, Fabbian
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Yeremi Pino; Mateta
Crystal Palace Substitutes: Matthews, Benitez, Lerma, Johnson, Clyne, Hughes, Strand Larsen, Sosa, Riad, Rodney, Devenny, Cardines
Referee: Gil Manzano (Spain)
Match Details
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST)
Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League – Quarter-finals, Second Leg
