Monza-Sampdoria, the probable formations

Likely lineups

Monza Sampdoria, scheduled for 8:45 p.m., will close Monday’s Serie A fixture ahead of the final match of the 21st day between Salernitana and Juventus, which will be played on Tuesday evening. The brianzoli want to follow up the great victory at the Stadium against Massimiliano Allegri’s men while the blucerchiati are chasing a victory that has been missing since January 4, a date after which only defeats have come between the league and Coppa Italia.

Few doubts for Gaetano Palladino. In fact, the only ballots for the Brianza lineup are between Marlon and Caldirola in defense and between Machin and Petagna: if the former Napoli man should be chosen, we would see Pessina’s retreat to the midfield line.

Dejan Stankovic should confirm nine of the players sent out from the first minute against Atalanta. Among the Blucerchiate ranks will most likely feature the debuts of newcomers Gunter, formerly of Hellas Verona, and Cuisance, formerly of Venezia.

The probable lineups

MONZA (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Izzo, Pablo Marì, Marlon; Ciurria, Pessina, Rovella, Carlos Augusto; Mota, Caprari; Petagna. Coach: Palladino

SAMPDORIA (3-4-1-2): Audero; Gunter, Nuytinck, Amione; Leris, Winks, Cuisance, Augello; Djuricic; Gabbiadini, Lammers. Coach: Stankovic