Serie A Preview: Fiorentina Host AS Roma – Predicted Line-ups and Broadcast Information

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Moise Kean is set to rejoin Fiorentina`s starting lineup for their home fixture against AS Roma. The Giallorossi will be without Angelino, but star forward Paulo Dybala is expected to feature. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 15:00 CET (14:00 BST) from the Stadio Franchi in Florence.

Fiorentina is still seeking their inaugural Serie A victory of the current campaign. Meanwhile, Roma will be aiming to bounce back from their recent 1-0 defeat to Lille in the Europa League on Thursday.

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FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Como 1907 at Artemio Franchi.

For Fiorentina, Tariq Lamptey remains their sole absentee due to injury. AS Roma, on the other hand, will be missing both Leon Bailey and Angelino from their squad.

Reports from various outlets, including Sky Sport Italia, suggest that Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli intends to field Pablo Marì in central defence once more, partnering him with Marin Pongracic and captain Luca Ranieri.

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ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma competes for the ball with Alfonso Maripan Loaysa of Torino FC.

In attack for Fiorentina, Albert Gudmundsson is contending for a starting position against Roberto Piccoli, who recently earned his first call-up to the Italian national team.

For Roma, Konstantinos Tsimikas is expected to fill the left-wing role in Angelino`s absence. Manu Koné is anticipated to reclaim his place in the Giallorossi`s starting eleven, with Artem Dovbyk favored over Evan Ferguson to lead the attack.

Where to Watch Fiorentina vs. Roma

For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3 and DAZN. Supporters in the United States can stream the action directly via Paramount+.

Predicted Starting Line-ups

Fiorentina (3-4-2-1):

De Gea; Pongracic, Marí, Ranieri; Dodò, Mandragora, Nicolussi Caviglia, Gosens; Fazzini, Gudmundsson; Kean.

Roma (3-4-2-1):

Svilar; Çelik, Mancini, Ndicka; Wesley, Koné, Cristante, Tsimikas; Soulé, Pellegrini; Dovbyk.

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