2026-2027 Serie A: Fiorentina vs. Atalanta, Probable Lineups

Fiorentina hosts the team from Bergamo at the Franchi Stadium at 8:45 p.m. in a match for the ninth round of Serie A. The Viola are looking to turn things around after a difficult start to the season: they’re coming off a 2-1 loss to Inter at San Siro, which came after a late comeback. Atalanta, on the other hand, needs to bounce back after a 2-0 loss to Ajax in the Conference League and a wild 4-4 draw against Frosinone.

Paolo Vanoli must deal with the absences of Pongracic and Ranieri in the back line, where Viery is expected to start alongside Dragusin. In midfield, Fagioli, Ndour, and Brescianini are set to start, while Mastantuono and Gnonto are expected to play behind Pellegrino. Gonçalves remains an option and could see action if the formation is adjusted.

Maurizio Sarri will be without Bellanova and is expected to rely on Zappacosta and Bernasconi on the defensive flanks. Ederson and Pasalic are expected in midfield, while in the attacking midfield, Elmas should start alongside De Ketelaere and Rowe. Up front, Krstovic is the favorite, with Scamacca unavailable.

Probable Lineups

FIORENTINA (4-3-2-1): De Gea; Jiménez, Dragusin, Viery, Valdepeñas; Ndour, Fagioli, Brescianini; Mastantuono, Gnonto; Pellegrino. Head Coach: Vanoli.

ATALANTA (4-2-3-1): Carnesecchi; Zappacosta, Kristensen, Obric, Bernasconi; Ederson, Pasalic; Elmas, De Ketelaere, Rowe; Krstovic. Head Coach: Sarri.