Conference League 2024-2025: Lugano-Celje, likely lineups

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Lugano-Celje, the probable formations

Lugano hosts Celje in the return match of the Conference League round of 16. Kickoff at 6:45 p.m. on the neutral pitch in Thun (Stockhorn Arena). The Slovenians start with an advantage after a narrow victory in the first leg (1-0) while the Swiss will have to reverse the outcome of the challenge played in Celje a week ago. Quarterfinals are up for grabs with one between Fiorentina and Panathinaikos.

Croci-Torti will field a 4-2-3-1, with Koutsias returning among the starters after being rested in the league, while Dos Santos, Steffen and Cimignani will act in the three-quarter. Papadopoulos and Aliseda will not be in the match, in addition to Bottani who è disqualified.

On the other side, Riera opts for a 4-3-3: Kuckys will be the only central point, flanked by the offensive outfielders Delaurier-Chaubet and Seslar. Nemanic, who is disqualified, and the injured Ajhmajer will not participate in the match.

Probable lineups

Lugano (4-2-3-1): Saipi; Zanotti, Mai, Hajdari, Valenzuela; Grgic, Belhadj; Cimignani, Steffen, Dos Santos; Koutsias. Coach: Croci-Torti.

Celje (4-3-3): Silva; Nieto, Bejger, Vuklisevic, Karnicnkik; Kvesic, Svetlin, Zabukovnik; Delaurier-Chaubet, Kucys, Seslar. Coach: Riera.

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