As Fiorentina prepare to face Monza on Monday evening, the Viola find themselves in a strong position with a fully available squad. The team’s recent acquisition, Michael Folorunsho, who joined on loan from Napoli, is expected to be in contention for his debut. Another new addition, Nicolas Valentini, is likely to start on the bench, providing depth to the team’s options.
Manager Raffaele Palladino is considering a tactical shift, potentially reverting to the successful 4-2-3-1 formation after experimenting with a three-man defense against Napoli. This change could see the return of key players Albert Gudmundsson, who has recovered from an ankle injury, and former Monza star Andrea Colpani to the starting lineup.
Leading the attack for Fiorentina will be Moise Kean, the team’s top scorer this season with an impressive tally of 15 goals across all competitions. His form will be crucial as the Viola look to maintain their offensive momentum.
On the other side, Monza faces a challenging situation with their attacking output. The team has struggled to find the back of the net, managing only 17 Serie A goals collectively this season. The selection of their front line remains uncertain, with Milan Djuric potentially returning to lead the attack. Alternatively, the duo of Dany Mota and Gianluca Caprari, the latter having a good scoring record against Fiorentina, might spearhead the offense, possibly supported by Daniel Maldini.
Monza’s squad sees some changes with Georgios Kyriakopoulos potentially returning after a two-game absence due to injury, and Pablo Mari back from suspension. However, they will be without Danilo D’Ambrosio due to suspension, while midfielders Matteo Pessina and Roberto Gagliardini remain unavailable.
Monza (3-4-2-1): Turati; Izzo, Mari, Carboni; Pereira, Sensi, Bondo, Birindelli; Caprari, Maldini; Djuric
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dodo, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Adli, Mandragora; Colpani, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kean
