2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Fiorentina vs. Benevento, Probable Lineups
Fiorentina and Benevento will face off at 9:15 p.m. in the second-round match of the 2026-2027 Coppa Italia. There is a lot of anticipation and curiosity surrounding Fabio Grosso’s Viola, making their official competition debut following the massive transfer spending spree carried out by the Tuscan club in recent months. The match will be held at the Franchi Stadium and broadcast live on Italia 1: the winner will advance to the round of 32, where they will face the winner of Pisa vs. Empoli.
Among the most anticipated players is undoubtedly Mastantuono, but the talent on loan from Real Madrid is expected to start on the bench. Up front will be Moise Kean, supported by Atta and Gudmunsson. In midfield are Ndour, Oulai, and Brescianini, with Jimenez and Valdepenas on the wings.
The Stregoni, who defeated Ravenna 5-3 in the first round, will compete in Serie B next season. Salvemini is the center forward, supported by Lamesta, Talia, and Giugliano. In midfield are Prisco and Maita, with Sernicola and Beruatto on the wings.
Fiorentina vs. Benevento: Probable Lineups
FIORENTINA (4-3-2-1): De Gea; Jimenez, Dragusin, Ranieri, Valdepenas; Ndour, Oulai, Brescianini; Atta, Gudmundsson; Kean
BENEVENTO (4-2-3-1): Vannucchi; Sernicola, Scognamillo, Caldirola, Beruatto; Prisco, Maita; Lamesta, Talia, Giugliano; Salvemini
Fiorentina heads into this match following an extraordinary transfer window orchestrated by sporting director Fabio Paratici: a total of eleven signings in just a few weeks, with the stated goal of returning to European competition after last season’s disappointing campaign, which ended in 15th place with the threat of relegation. Among the most recent signings, the arrival of Mateo Pellegrino from Parma for approximately 25 million euros stands out; this move effectively pushed Roberto Piccoli out of the squad, as he is set to join Bologna on loan with an obligation to buy for a fee of just over 15 million.
However, there is no shortage of transfer rumors regarding outgoing players: Cesc Fabregas’s Como has shown concrete interest in Moise Kean, who is in the starting lineup tonight, and is reportedly ready to offer around 40 million euros. Several Arab clubs, particularly Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal, are also closely monitoring the situation involving the Azzurri forward. Fiorentina, grappling with the need to stay within financial limits following this summer’s heavy spending, might be open to a sale if the right offer comes along, even though Kean himself has consistently shown little interest in a move to the Saudi Pro League.
