Mainz vs. Fiorentina: Conference League Official MD3 Line-ups
Fiorentina debut under caretaker manager Daniele Galloppa, relying on Roberto Piccoli and Jacopo Fazzini in the Conference League match against Mainz. The game starts at Mainz Arena at 17:45 GMT.
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Fiorentina Team and Situation
Fiorentina ended Stefano Pioli’s short spell after securing only three draws in 10 Serie A games, leaving the team at the bottom of the league. However, their Conference League form contrasts sharply, with wins of 2-0 against Sigma Olomouc and 3-0 versus Rapid Vienna.
While awaiting a new manager, Primavera youth team boss Galloppa takes charge tonight. Missing players include injured Robin Gosens and Tariq Lamptey. The squad features rotation, with Piccoli and Fazzini leading the attack, supported by midfielders Simon Sohm, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, and Cher Ndour.
Mainz Team and Situation
Mainz mirrors Fiorentina’s league struggles, managing one win and two draws in nine Bundesliga matches, yet succeeding in Conference League with two wins. They defeated Omonia Nicosia and Zrinjski Mostar each by 1-0.
Maxim Leitsch is battling flu symptoms, while Maxim Dal and Anthony Caci remain long-term absentees.
Fiorentina caretaker coach Daniele Galloppa faces the team “without injured Robin Gosens and Tariq Lamptey.”
Mainz’s Maxim Leitsch “is struggling with flu symptoms,” with Maxim Dal and Anthony Caci out long-term.
Author's summary: Fiorentina and Mainz, both struggling domestically but strong in the Conference League, face off under caretaker management and squad rotations in a crucial Group MD3 clash.