This Saturday is going to be a whirlwind for Serie A fans, with three matches kicking off at the same time at 18:30, and we’ve finally got the official word on some key lineups. We’re talking action hitting Florence, Reggio Emilia, and Monza all at once for the second matchday, and the coaches have made their picks.
The Confirmed Starters That Matter
Alright, let’s get to the good stuff, the absolutely confirmed lineups that are locked in. Torino is rolling out an OFFICIAL 3-4-2-1 formation, and the name on everyone’s lips is Comuzzo, who is definitively starting alongside Coco and Cömert in defense. Fortini, Gineitis, Fitz-Jim, and Cacciamani are in the midfield, with Vlašić and Adams up front supporting Simeone. This isn’t a maybe, folks, this is the real deal for Torino, and it sets the stage for their showdown against Sassuolo.
Over in Florence, Fiorentina is also all OFFICIAL with their 4-3-2-1 setup as they face Frosinone. Big news: De Gea is in goal, with A. Jimenez, Dragusin, Pongracic, and Valdepenas holding down the backline. Oulai, Ndour, and Atta are running the midfield, pushing play to Gudmundsson and Mastantuono, who will be backing up Pellegrino. This is a strong, confirmed XI ready to make some noise on the second matchday.
Coaches Making Their Calls
While Torino and Fiorentina gave us the definitive word, other coaches have made their likely choices known. For the Monza-Udinese clash, both sides are expected to run a 3-4-2-1. Monza is looking at Thiam in net, with Kouadio, Lucchesi, and A. Carboni in defense. Birindelli, Mout, Foe Ondoa, and Mangas are likely in the middle, setting up Colpani and Mota behind G. Varela. Udinese’s likely XI sees Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Ebosse, and Solet in defense. Vojvoda, Piotrowski, Karlstrom, and H. Kamara are the likely midfield, with Unai Gomez and Ekkelenkamp providing support up top.
Then there’s Sassuolo, who are running a LIKELY 4-3-3 against Torino. Muric is likely in goal, with Cinquegrano, Odenthal, F. Leysen, and Doig on defense. Adzic, Matic, and Bakola are in the midfield, looking to feed Volpato, Bowie, and Laurientè. These “likely” calls show us where the coaches are leaning, but that “official” status always feels better, right?
So, as the second matchday of Serie A heats up this Saturday, we’ve got a fantastic slate of games and a clear picture of who’s starting for some key clubs. With official lineups locked in for Torino and Fiorentina, and strong likely picks elsewhere, it’s going to be an intense afternoon of Italian football. You won’t want to miss it as these teams look to set their early season form. And hey, for those who can’t get enough of Italian footy, you can catch the whole Serie BKT live on OneFootball’s LaB Channel for €9.99 a month. Just sayin’!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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