Friday, 22 May 2026, na big day for Serie A as Fiorentina go host Atalanta for Franchi stadium for 8:45pm. The match no get any serious meaning for table, but still, fans dey expect to see action.
Atalanta don already secure seventh position, while Fiorentina don safe from relegation. So, coach Raffaele Palladino don decide to rotate squad. He get 24 players available, but Kossounou and Bernasconi no fit play because of injury. Young stars Obric and Vavassori dey hope to feature.
For goalkeeper, Marco Sportiello fit get chance to make his first Serie A appearance this season. In defense, Scalvini, Hien, and Ahanor dey likely to start. For midfield, Bellanova and Pasalic dey among those wey fit play. On left side, Zalewski, Zappacosta, and Bakker dey contest for spot, with Musah also in mix.
Upfront, Scamacca and Samardzic no don play for some time, but dem fit still sit out. Instead, Krstovic, De Ketelaere, and Raspadori dey ready to lead attack. After match, team go return to Bergamo for break before new season wey go start around mid-July for Zingonia.
For Fiorentina side, there be some worry. Midfielder Jacopo Fazzini dey sick with fever and e fit miss match. E no don start since 13 April and only start three times in last 15 games. Coach go decide after final training.
Meanwhile, for those wey no get ticket, Dazn go show match live. Also, earlier for 6pm, Cesena vs Inter for Primavera 1 go dey on Sportitalia. So, plenty football for fans to enjoy.
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