Fiorentina will be without forward Moise Kean for their critical Serie A relegation showdown against Lecce on Monday. This absence further limits manager Paolo Vanoli’s choices following the team’s recent Europa Conference League commitments.
The crucial match is scheduled to take place at the Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST). This fixture holds significant weight in the fight to avoid dropping into Serie B, as one more relegation spot remains open after Pisa and Verona appear to be heading for the drop.
Lecce currently find themselves in the bottom three, despite a recent 0-0 draw against Torino. However, a victory against Fiorentina would see them leapfrog Jamie Vardy’s team in the standings.
Fiorentina, while not entirely safe, currently sit on 35 points, holding an eight-point advantage over Lecce. Vanoli faces the challenge of motivating his squad after their Europa Conference League quarter-final exit against Crystal Palace on Thursday, where they lost 2-1, resulting in a 4-2 aggregate defeat.
Kean was already unavailable for the Crystal Palace match due to a persistent ankle issue and has not yet recovered, leading to his omission from the squad. He is joined by Fabiano Parisi, Niccolò Fortini, and Tariq Lamptey on the sidelines.
On a more positive note, Marco Brescianini and Nicolò Fagioli are part of the travelling party. However, Marin Pongracic and Robin Gosens are not at full fitness. Fagioli and Albert Gudmundsson were suspended for last week’s Serie A match against Lazio, suggesting they should be relatively well-rested.
Dodo was serving a ban and missed the game against Crystal Palace.
Fiorentina squad for Lecce:
Balbo, Braschi, Brescianini, Christensen, Comuzzo, Dodo, De Gea, Fabbian, Fagioli, Fazzini, Gosens, Gudmundsson, Harrison, Kospo, Kouadio, Lezzerini, Mandragora, Ndour, Piccoli, Pongracic, Puzzoli, Ranieri, Rugani, Solomon
English Translation (Paraphrased):
Fiorentina Face Crucial Relegation Battle Against Lecce, Missing Moise Kean
Fiorentina will be without striker Moise Kean for their vital Serie A relegation clash against Lecce on Monday. This absence leaves manager Paolo Vanoli with limited options following the team’s recent Europa Conference League campaign.
The pivotal match is set to commence at the Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST). This encounter is of great importance in the race to avoid relegation to Serie B, with one spot still up for grabs after Pisa and Verona appear destined for the drop.
Lecce, currently in the bottom three, were held to a goalless draw by Torino. However, a win against Fiorentina would see them move above Jamie Vardy’s team.
Fiorentina are not yet completely safe, as they currently hold 35 points, eight points ahead of Lecce. Vanoli needs to ensure his team is focused after their Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday, where they were eliminated by Crystal Palace with a 4-2 aggregate score despite a 2-1 win in the second leg.
Kean was absent from the Crystal Palace game due to a recurring ankle injury and has not recovered, meaning he will not be traveling. He is joined by Fabiano Parisi, Niccolò Fortini, and Tariq Lamptey, who are also unavailable.
The good news for Fiorentina is that Marco Brescianini and Nicolò Fagioli are included in the squad. However, Marin Pongracic and Robin Gosens are not at their peak condition. Fagioli and Albert Gudmundsson were suspended for last week’s Serie A fixture against Lazio, so they are likely to be well-rested.
Dodo was unavailable for the Crystal Palace game due to a suspension.
Fiorentina Squad for the Lecce Match:
Balbo, Braschi, Brescianini, Christensen, Comuzzo, Dodo, De Gea, Fabbian, Fagioli, Fazzini, Gosens, Gudmundsson, Harrison, Kospo, Kouadio, Lezzerini, Mandragora, Ndour, Piccoli, Pongracic, Puzzoli, Ranieri, Rugani, Solomon
