On Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff, Fiorentina will host Lazio at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence.
The Viola are still searching for their first victory of the season, while the Biancocelesti will be looking to build on last weekend’s win over Hellas Verona and start forging a winning streak.
Fiorentina Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Raffaele Palladino will have a full squad to choose from this weekend. He’s expected to rely on Marin Pongracic to marshall the backline with club captain Cristiano Biraghi starting as a left centre-back to accommodate Robin Gosens on the left flank, while Dodo takes the opposite wing.
Danilo Cataldi could start in what will certainly be an emotional occasion on a personal level having recently left his beloved Lazio. He should link up with Rolando Mandragora in the double pivot, while Andrea Colpani and Edoardo Bove support the in-form Moise Kean in attack.
Fiorentina (3-4-2-1): De Gea; Quarta Martinez, Pongracic, Biraghi; Dodo, Mandragora, Cataldi, Gosens; Colpani, Bove; Kean
Lazio Team News, Injuries, Suspensions & Probable Lineup
Marco Baroni confirmed the absence of the injured Taty Castellanos and Samuel Gigot. While many were tipping Boulaye Dia to lead the line, the Lazio coach revealed the Senegal international will maintain his role as a second striker. Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni should also preserve their spots on the wings, and the same goes for Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella in midfield.
On the other hand, Tijjani Noslin and Pedro are vying for a starting spot up front, with the Dutchman considered the favourite to spearhead the attack. The defense should consist of Manuel Lazzari, Mario Gila, Alessio Romangnoli and the mesmerizing Nuno Tavares.
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Noslin