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

Roma and Fiorentina kick off their league seasons: the match is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. at the Olimpico. After a preseason marked by ups and downs, Gasperini’s team makes its debut in front of its home fans with several interesting new additions; the ambitious Viola, who had a stellar transfer campaign this summer, are coming off a 4-1 victory against Benevento.

Gasperini is starting Malen up front, with Dybala and new signing Rodrigo Mora providing support in the attacking midfield. In the midfield, Cristante partners Koné, while the wings will be manned by newcomer Molina and Wesley. The defensive trio consists of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso.

Fiorentina’s attacking trio features Moise Kean as the center forward despite transfer rumors; flanking him are Mastantuono, the Argentine gem who arrived from Real Madrid, and Gudmundsson. In midfield: Brescianini, Fagioli, and Ndour. Atta, having recovered, will start on the bench, as will Oulai. Grosso fields new signings Joao Mario and Valdepenas on the wings.

Roma vs. Fiorentina: Probable Lineups
ROMA (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Mora; Malen. Head Coach: Gasperini
FIORENTINA (4-3-3): De Gea; Joao Mario, Dragusin, Ranieri, Valdepenas; Brescianini, Fagioli, Ndour; Mastantuono, Kean, Gudmundsson. Coach: Grosso

Here’s what Gasperini said at the pre-match press conference: “Four players have joined us. Molina has arrived, and he’s an important player: he played in the World Cup final, he’s a world champion, and he’s already a mature and solid player. He’s here to replace Celik. Since May, Dovbyk and Ferguson have left, and Castro has joined us. He’s definitely a valuable player. Then Koulierakis arrived—a player we didn’t have in defense: behind Hermoso, we were missing a player with these characteristics. Then Mora arrived. We need at least two more additions to make the roster more competitive.”