Sassuolo is poised for a potential return of Domenico Berardi to the starting lineup as he is favored in the competition with Fadera to join Andrea Pinamonti and Romain Laurienté in attack. In midfield, the expected lineup features Thorstvedt starting alongside Matic and Koné. The defense remains unchanged, with Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, and Doig in front of goalkeeper Muric.
Napoli faces yet another challenging situation as they prepare to take on Fiorentina. The only uncertainty in the lineup is on the wing, where Gutierrez is slightly ahead of Olivera in the race for a starting position. The remainder of the team is confirmed, with Meret in goal, supported by Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, and Juan Jesus in defense. In midfield, McTominay and Lobotka will operate, while Spinazzola also takes a wing position. The attack continues to feature Elmas and Vergara behind Hojlund, with Lukaku and Giovane likely starting from the bench.
Fiorentina’s main concern is choosing their striker, with Piccoli or Kean being considered for the starting role. Coach Vanoli is leaning towards starting Piccoli while keeping the option of bringing in Moise later. Gudmundsson and Parisi are expected to flank the striker, with Solomon trailing slightly behind. In midfield, Fagioli and Fabbian are favored over Mandragora and will be supported by Brescianini. The defense sees De Gea protected by Dodo, who has returned from injury, alongside Comuzzo, Pongracic, and Gosens.
Cagliari’s formation is becoming clearer, with the only question mark being Zappa, who is slightly behind Ze Pedro for the right-back position. The defense is rounded out by Mina, Luperto, and Obert. In midfield, Gaetano is confirmed alongside Mazzitelli and Adopo, with the forward trio consisting of Kilicsoy flanked by Sebastiano Esposito and Palestra.
In Verona, Perilli is set to retain his place as the starting goalkeeper as coach Zanetti is favoring him over Montipò. The defense will include Ebosse and Nelsson, with a competition ongoing between Slotsager and Valentini. On the flanks, Frese is expected to regain his position over Lirola, while Bradaric occupies the opposite side. Lovric, although brought in, is likely to start on the bench, with Serdar, Gagliardini, and Bernede taking the midfield spots. In attack, Sarr is preferred over Mosquera to partner with Orban.
In Lazio, a setback has occurred as captain Mattia Zaccagni will be absent due to an abdominal injury sustained during training, potentially sidelining him for about a month and impacting coach Sarri’s plans.
On a positive note for Roma, Paulo Dybala’s recent medical exams showed no knee damage. He has begun physiotherapy and will be unavailable for approximately two weeks, with the game against Napoli in his sights for a comeback. Defender Hermoso is also making an unexpected rapid recovery and will be available for the match on Monday.
Napoli welcomes back Amir Rrahmani to training, as he participated almost fully in yesterday’s session. His presence could bolster the defense as they head into their upcoming matches.
Cristian Chivu confirmed Yann Sommer as the starting goalkeeper against Dortmund, a decision he will maintain for the upcoming match against Cremonese. Chivu plans to rotate between Sommer and Pepo Martinez, who has fully recovered from an ankle injury and is preparing to see game time soon.
There are positive updates regarding Giovanni Simeone, who is working hard to return in time for the Coppa Italia quarterfinal against Inter.
In Atalanta, Raoul Bellanova has returned to training and will be available for their important match against Como.
Finally, the loan situation for Cyril Ngonge has officially been resolved. Torino announced the end of his temporary transfer from Napoli, wishing him well in his future endeavors as he is expected to join Espanyol shortly. This development reflects the dynamic nature of player transfers, enhancing the competitive landscape in Italian football.