2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Torino vs. Carrarese, Probable Lineups

Torino and Carrarese take the field at 9:15 p.m. on August 15 for their match in the second round of the 2026-2027 Coppa Italia. It marks the Granata’s season debut at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino; There is curiosity surrounding Ignazio Abate’s lineup, as the team won against Vado and Burnley and drew with Avellino in preseason. The visitors, who will be playing in Serie B for the third consecutive year, won their most recent friendly match against Entella. Whoever advances will face Monza, which defeated Avellino 3-0 on Friday.

Coach Abate is expected to start Giovanni Simeone up front in the season opener, with Oristanio and Vlasic playing behind him. Pedersen and Cacciamani will play on the wings, while in midfield, Gineitis (despite transfer rumors) and Luongo—who is increasingly central to the new Torino coach’s plans—will start. The young Mascardi retains the starting spot in goal, while the midfield features both new signings Comuzzo and Comert, alongside Coco.

Carrarese will field an attacking duo of Abiuso and Marconi, with Belloni and Rouhi on the wings. In midfield, Parlanti, Khafi, and Rubino will run the show, while the defense features the trio of Ruggeri, Oliana, and Imperiale in front of veteran goalkeeper Fiorillo.

Torino vs. Carrarese: Probable Lineups
TORINO (3-4-2-1): Mascardi; Comuzzo, Coco, Comert; Pedersen, Gineitis, Luongo, Cacciamani; Oristanio, Vlasic; Simeone. Coach: Abate.
CARRARESE (3-5-2): Fiorillo; Ruggeri, Oliana, Imperiale; Belloni, Parlanti, Khafi, Rubino, Rouhi; Abiuso, Marconi. Coach: Cioffi.

“I’m really happy to be at such an important club,” Abate said at a recent press conference. “I know expectations are high and that we’re facing a tough season, but I feel ready, and we’re really eager to do well. We’re improving one step at a time, and our progress is steady.”