Raffaele Palladino has welcomed all his players back and since yesterday things have started to get serious in view of tomorrow’s away match against Como. Good news also on the Gudmundsson front. Albert has rejoined his teammates for training. First significant step towards his return to the field. It is unlikely that he will appear in the list of players called up today. Fiorentina have no desire to risk him, as they will have plenty of matches in which to test his recovery. It is possible that he will be available again on Thursday against Paphos and that he can increase his playing time against Inter.
In the meantime, however, the work is focused on the immediate. Como requires attention, a true Fiorentina test at the start of this tour de force that will lead straight to Christmas. Palladino found the internationals in reasonable condition even if there is a big difference between those who rested for a week and those who responded to the various call-ups. Gosens and Dodo are to be kept an eye on in defense. Certainly not particularly rested. Some reflection on their use is already underway at Viola Park. Also because Thursday’s match against Paphos will not be one of those in which to propose massive rotations. And Inter is already on the horizon. So there are some question marks in Palladino’s head.
In front of De Gea there should still be Comuzzo and Ranieri as the central pair. Said of the wingers (Kayode and Biraghi would be ready), in midfield it is reasonable to expect Adli with Cataldi, recovered during the break. In the three-quarter line someone could rest. Maybe Sottil, with Bove high on the left, Colpani on the right and Beltran behind Kean. A couple, maybe three, of the starters to ‘save’ at the ‘Sinigaglia’. Because managing forces is important, but continuing to cradle the dream of the high ranking is even more so.
Alessandro Latini
