Fiorentina Star Warns Crystal Palace Before UEFA Conference League Match
Crystal Palace can seal a place in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals on Thursday. They travel to Florence with a 3-0 lead from the first leg at Selhurst Park.
Mandragora issues a warning
Fiorentina midfielder Rolando Mandragora says his side believe a comeback is achievable. He told Filmogaz.com that the team still feels alive and is aiming for a major result.
Mandragora added that past second-leg turnarounds give the squad hope. He said the perfect match and Palace conceding are prerequisites for success.
Tactical outlook and motivation
Mandragora stressed the importance of fan support at the Artemio Franchi. He insisted Fiorentina must produce a near-flawless performance.
The Italy international compared leagues and called Serie A and the Premier League both elite. He noted the first leg showed Palace were better on that day.
What Fiorentina must achieve
The home side need to score four unanswered goals to advance. That is the only way to overturn the 3-0 deficit.
- Fiorentina have scored four or more goals only twice this season.
- They won 5-1 against Udinese in December.
- They beat Cremonese 4-1 in March.
- Those tallies came across 46 matches this campaign.
Crystal Palace situation
Palace will be without Eddie Nketiah for the rest of the season. That absence reduces their attacking options.
Manager Oliver Glasner must guide his side through a potentially hostile night. The club could also consider Andoni Iraola for the job in future discussions.
Fiorentina star warns Crystal Palace as a reminder that the tie is not done. While a comeback is unlikely, it remains mathematically possible.
