Serie A 2023-2024: Empoli-Bologna, the likely lineups

Empoli-Bologna, the probable formations

The 29th day of Serie A opens with the Friday fixture between Empoli and Bologna. Kickoff at 8:45 p.m. at the 'Castellani'. The Azzurri are hunting for redemption after two consecutive defeats against Cagliari and Milan. On the other side, the redbl's want to immediately resume their path to the Champions League, after the home stop with Inter (0-1).

Nicola has to do without Ismajli in defense: in his place will be  Bereszynski, with Walukiewicz and Luperto completing the backline. In midfield, Marin is not è at his best, ready Kovalenko to take his place, with Zurkowski and Maleh on his sides. In attack, confirmation for the Niang-Cambiaghi pair.

Thiago Motta loses Zirkzee to injury in attack: in his place comes Odgaard. On the three-quarter space for the Ferguson-Fabbian pair in the center, with Orsolini and Ndoye on the flanks, while in the direction confirmed for Freuler. In defense out Posch: De Silvestri will replace him on the right, with Kristiansen on the opposite lane.

Probable lineups

EMPOLI (3-5-2): Caprile; Bereszynski, Walukiewicz, Luperto; Gyasi, Zurkowski, Kovalenko, Maleh, Pezzella; Cambiaghi, Niang. All. Nicola

BOLOGNA (4-1-4-1): Skorupski; De Silvestri, Beukema, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler; Orsolini, Ferguson, Fabbian, Ndoye; Odgaard. All. Motta

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