Conference League 2025-2026: Fiorentina-Crystal Palace, the likely lineups

The lights of the Franchi come back on for a special night. At 9 p.m., Fiorentina hosts Crystal Palace in the return leg of the Conference League quarterfinals. Invigorated by the crucial success against Lazio (which secured a substantial slice of salvation) Fiorentina retraces its European tracks knowing it is facing a real climb.

To give continuity to their path in this Conference League, the Tuscan club is called to a feat: overturning the heavy 3-0 cashed in the first round on the field of Crystal Palace. A verdict, that of the first round, which forces Paolo Vanoli’s men to a night of pure sporting heroism. The task remains prohibitive, but the liliati will have the advantage of playing it all in the bowl of the Artemio Franchi, ready to take advantage of the field factor to attempt a reversal that would have the resounding.

Vanoli, in addition to Dodò disqualified, will still be without his bomber Moise Kean struggling with a shin problem, in his place Piccoli, supported by Gudmudsson and Solomon on his flanks, Fagioli in the box with Mandragora and Ndour at his side, Comuzzo will probably fall back on the right with Pongracic and Ranieri in the middle, the usual De Gea defending the posts.

Glasner confirms the 3-man defense implemented in the first leg match formed by Richards, Lacroix and Canvot, lateral lanes manned by Munoz and Mitchell, former Lazio Kamada favored for a place in midfield, forward Yeremi Pino and Sarr supporting Mateta.

Probable lineups

FIORENTINA (4-3-3): De Gea; Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Ndour, Fagioli, Mandragora; Solomon, Piccoli, Gudmundsson. All. Vanoli

CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Yeremi Pino; Mateta. All. Glasner