Serie B 2025-2026: Sampdoria-Monza, the likely lineups

Today, April 17 at 8:30 p.m., at the “Luigi Ferraris” stadium will be staged Sampdoria-Monza, a match valid for the 35th day of Serie B 2025-26. No one disqualified among either the Blucerchiati or the Brianzoli.

The summoned players do not include Massimo Coda, stopped by a contusion suffered in training. Tests ruled out serious problems, but he was not deemed available for the bench. Pafundi, Venuti and Malanca are also out. They are moving toward a 4-2-3-1 drawn by Lombardo, with Cherubini in the central trequartista role.

As for the guests, first call-up for Valentin Antov, while Cutrone and Keita Baldé return from disqualification. Galazzi and Marić remain off the list. Also among the summoned players is Petagna, who is expected to start from the bench due to not perfect physical condition after the match with Bari. About 700 biancorossi fans are expected in the guest sector of the “Ferraris”.

Probable formations

Sampdoria (4-3-3): Martinelli; Di Pardo, Abildgaard, Viti, Giordano; Conti, S. Esposito; Begić, Cherubini, Pierini; Brunori. All. Lombardo

Monza (3-4-2-1): Thiam; Ravanelli, Delli Carri, Lucchesi; Birindelli, Obiang, Pessina, Azzi; Colpani, Mota; Cutrone. All. White