Genoa vs. Fiorentina: Viola Restart Under Vanoli
Paolo Vanoli, the new Fiorentina coach, faces a tough start as the team sits last in the league with just 4 points and no wins from 10 games. He makes his debut today against Genoa, a team only marginally better in the standings.
The challenge is heightened by the absence of Moise Kean, sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained in a dismal away loss to Mainz in the Conference League.
Genoa Probable Lineup (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Leali (1)
- Defenders: Marcandalli (27), Ostigard (5), Vasquez (22)
- Midfielders: Norton-Cuffy (15), Stanciu (8), Frendrup (32), Thorsby (2), Martin (3)
- Forwards: Vitinha (9), Colombo (29)
- Coach: De Rossi
- Bench: Giacomazzi
Fiorentina Probable Lineup (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: De Gea (43)
- Defenders: Pongracic (5), Marí (18), Ranieri (6)
- Midfielders: Dodo (2), Mandragora (8), Nicolussi Caviglia (14), Fagioli (44), Fortini (29)
- Forwards: Gudmundsson (10), Piccoli (91)
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"Last place in the standings, 4 points and no wins in 10 league games and a climate of strong concern: the new Viola coach, Paolo Vanoli, begins his adventure in a very difficult situation, after all, that's exactly why he was called."
Vanoli’s task is to spark a revival for Fiorentina despite limited time to impose his tactics before this challenging away game.
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Summary: Paolo Vanoli starts his Fiorentina tenure amid a crisis, facing Genoa without key player Kean, aiming to halt a dismal losing streak and instill new hope.