
Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina: Team News and Match Preview
All eyes are on Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace prepares to face Fiorentina in a highly anticipated match. Oliver Glasner has announced his starting eleven, making three changes from the side that secured victory against AEK Larnaca three weeks ago. This promises to be a captivating contest between two sides eager to prove their mettle.
Crystal Palace Starting XI
Dean Henderson steps in to replace Walter Benitez in goal, adding a fresh presence between the posts. Daniel Munoz earns a spot in the lineup, taking over for Brennan Johnson. With Jorgen Strand Larsen serving a suspension, Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the attack. A significant boost for the Eagles is the return of Adam Wharton, who starts after recovering from an injury sustained during the recent international break.
Full Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Sarr, Guessand, Mateta
Crystal Palace Substitutes
Benitez, Matthews, Lerma, Pino, Johnson, Clyne, Hughes, Sosa, Riad, Devenny, Cardines are available on the bench, providing Glasner with tactical options throughout the match.
Fiorentina Starting XI
Fiorentina also fields a strong lineup, aiming to challenge Palace on their home turf. David De Gea will be in goal, with a defensive line of Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, and Gosens. The midfield will be anchored by Fabbian, Fagioli, and Ndour, while Harrison, Piccoli, and Gudmundsson will spearhead the attack.
Full Fiorentina XI: De Gea, Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens, Fabbian, Fagioli, Ndour, Harrison, Piccoli, Gudmundsson
Fiorentina Substitutes
Leonardelli, Christensen, Mandragora, Comuzzo, Fazzini, Kospo, Kouadio, Braschi, Balbo, Deli, and Puzzoli are named as substitutes for Fiorentina.
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