Florence, 19 December 2024 – The Fiorentina must file away what happened in Bologna, where the Viola left the Dall’Ara defeated following the goal by Odgaard. Today, in fact, the last act of the championship phase will take place Conference Leaguewith the team of Palladino who will face the Vitoria Guimaraes in a very difficult challenge. The two teams, in fact, are separated by only one point in the general classification, with the Portuguese in second place with thirteen points and the Viola chasing with 12. After the defeat on November 7th against APOEL Nicosiathe Viola have collected two victories, respectively against Pathos (3-2) and SHOT (7-0), while the Portuguese are still undefeated. The only “misstep” of the team of Rui Borges It was on the fourth day, where, at home of theAstanathey were unable to go beyond 1-1. A draw is enough for the Portuguese to mathematically qualify for the next round of the Conference League, and a point could also be enough for Fiorentina given their high goal difference, but with a win the Viola would be certain of returning to the top eight. In the press conference, Palladino said that the approach will be important above all, and that Fiorentina is charged and eager to redeem the league defeat against Bologna.
The possible choices of Palladino and Rui Borges
For today’s game, Palladino should resort to a moderate turnover, in order to give some of the most used players a rest and give space to the second lines, but without exaggerating. They will be missing Cataldi e Thinwhile Gudmundsson is growing, after having missed the summer preparation with the Viola. He should be seen in goal Terraccianowhile the defense will be composed of Kayode, Martinez Wednesday, Ranieri e Parisiwith Comuzzo e Goossens who will start from the bench. They will act in midfield Richardson e Mandrakewhile ICONS, Beltran e Gudmundsson will form the trident behind Kouame. Rui Borges, on the other hand, should respond with a 4-3-3 composed of Varela in goal, Cantabrian, Rivas Viondi, Fernandes e Miguel Maga in defence, James Silva, Manu e Mendes in midfield e seagull Caesar Salad, Jose Beak e Santos in attack.
Probable lineups
Vitoria Guimaraes (4-3-3): Varela, Costa, Rivas Viondi, Fernandes, Miguel Maga; Tiago Silva, Manu, Mendes; Kaio Cesar, Jose Bica, Santos. Coach Rui Borges.
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): Terracciano; Kayode, Martinez Quarta, Ranieri, Parisi; Richardson, Mandrake; Ikoné, Gudmundsson, Beltran; Kouame. Coach Palladino.
Where to watch Vitoria Guimaraes – Fiorentina on TV and streaming
The match will be broadcast at 21pm on Sky on the Sky Sport Uno (201) and Sky Sport (252) channels, while streaming will be available on Sky Go and NOW
