2026-2027 Coppa Italia: Pisa vs. Empoli, Probable Lineups

Pisa vs. Empoli is a match in the second round of the 2026-2027 Coppa Italia. Both teams are making their season debut: the home team is coming off a loss to Bologna in its last friendly, while the visitors drew with Livorno and Spezia in their most recent matches. For both teams, this is a dress rehearsal ahead of their Serie B league debut, scheduled for next Saturday. The winner of this match will face Fiorentina in the round of 32.

Pisa fields a front three of Marras, Moreo, and Tramoni. Leone is in the playmaker role, flanked by Loyola and Vural. Zanon and Leris are on the wings.

Empoli features the Distefano-Monaco attacking duo. Egan and Ceesay are on the wings, with Magnino, Yepes, and Saporiti in midfield.

Pisa vs. Empoli: Probable Lineups
Pisa (4-3-3): Semper; Zanon, Caracciolo, Canestrelli, Leris; Loyola, Leone, Vural; Marras, Moreo, Tramoni. Head Coach: Bianco
Empoli (3-5-2): Seghetti; Indragoli, Curto, Tosto; Egan, Magnino, Yepes, Saporiti, Ceesay; Distefano, Monaco. Head Coach: Pagliuca

Here’s what Head Coach Guido Pagliuca had to say ahead of the season opener: “Pisa is a strong team, while we’re a team that still needs to grow—and we need to do so through matches like this one. One thing that makes me particularly proud is knowing that tomorrow—and likely in several other matches this season—we’ll be able to field six or seven players from our youth academy.”

“The team is coming off 35 very intense days of training camp, marked by a great attitude from all the players. I’m extremely pleased with the work we’ve done so far. We’ve had plenty of double training sessions and worked really well, thanks in part to the contribution of the entire staff: from the medical team to the strength and conditioning coaches, including the on-field staff and everyone who works with Empoli.”