Fiorentina vs. Como: Fabbian and Harrison Eye Starting Debuts in Copa Italia
The upcoming Copa Italia clash between Fiorentina and Como promises to be a thrilling encounter. Fiorentina, having recently improved, still finds itself near the relegation zone in Serie A. They view the national cup as a potential route to secure European competition for the next season. Como, on the other hand, has been impressive, recently defeating Torino with a staggering 6-0 scoreline and vying for a similar European berth.
Match Details
The match is scheduled for 21:00 at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence. Giovanni Ayroldi from Molfetta will officiate the game. The winner will face SSC Napoli in the quarterfinals.
Fiorentina’s Line-Up
Fiorentina is expected to make several changes in their starting eleven under the directive of coach Vanoli. Key players include:
- Goalkeeper: De Gea
- Central Defenders: Comuzzo and Pongracic
- Full-Backs: Fortini (right) and Ranieri (left)
In midfield, Fabbian and Brescianini will likely start, with Fabbian making his debut as a starter. Gudmundsson is anticipated to operate on the left wing, while newcomer Harrison may debut on the right. Piccoli will lead the attack.
Como’s Strategy
Como, managed by Fàbregas, is expected to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their anticipated starting lineup includes:
- Goalkeeper: Butez
- Defenders: Smolcic and Moreno (full-backs), Ramon and Diego Carlos (central defenders)
- Midfielders: Caqueret and Perrone
- Forwards: Kuhn, Nico Paz, and Baturina, with Douvikas as the striker
Caqueret holds an advantage over Da Cunha for the midfield position, providing support to the creative trio behind Douvikas.
Key Players to Watch
The match will spotlight several players. For Fiorentina, Fabbian’s performance will be crucial as he makes his starting debut. Como’s Douvikas will be essential for their attacking efforts after a potent display in recent matches.
As both teams aim for progression in Copa Italia, fans can expect an action-packed clash that serves as a platform for emerging talents like Fabbian and Harrison.
