As Fiorentina gear up for their upcoming Serie A clash with Napoli, the club are experiencing a flurry of transfer activity and tactical preparations. Coach Raffaele Palladino anticipates a full-strength squad for Saturday’s encounter, with minimal expected changes to the starting lineup.
Moise Kean remains the centrepiece of Fiorentina’s attack, leading Serie A’s scoring charts with an impressive 15 goals this season. While Kean is certain to start, there might be a tactical adjustment with Lucas Beltran potentially replacing Albert Gudmundsson in support.
The winter transfer window has already been dynamic for Fiorentina, with significant moves involving South American clubs. The club has confirmed Nicolas Valentini’s arrival from Boca Juniors, while defender Lucas Martinez Quarta appears set to return to River Plate.
Another key development is the potential acquisition of midfielder Michael Folorunsho from Napoli. The transfer represents an opportunity for both clubs, with Napoli looking to streamline their squad and potentially influence the Scudetto race.
Napoli’s own transfer strategy has been noteworthy, with long-serving full-back Mario Rui released and striker Giacomo Raspadori linked with a potential move, despite scoring a crucial winner in their recent match. Interestingly, Raspadori has played 439 Serie A minutes against Fiorentina without scoring.
With Antonio Conte still missing defensive stalwart Alessandro Buongiorno, the only significant selection dilemma appears to be between right-wingers David Neres and Matteo Politano.
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dodo, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Adli, Cataldi; Colpani, Beltran, Sottil; Kean
Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Neres, Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia
