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Fiorentina Commences European Campaign with Key Player Changes
Fiorentina began their European campaign with a significantly altered lineup as they took to the field against Puskás Akadémia.
Head coach Raffaele Palladino implemented a comprehensive rotation of the squad, introducing multiple new players. Among those making their debut was David de Gea, who started the match as the goalkeeper.
The current lineup featured Luca Ranieri, Fabiano Parisi, Alessandro Bianco, Michael Kayode, Riccardo Sottil, and Lucas Beltrán, marking a notable change from their previous fixtures.
Puskás Akadémia, managed by Zsolt Hornyák, opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, selecting Jakov Puljić to lead the attack, replacing Lamin Colley who did not start the match.
The Fiorentina formation was structured as follows: De Gea; Ranieri, Pongračić, Martínez Quarta; Parisi, Mandragora, Bianco, Kayode; Sottil, Colpani; Beltrán. Puskás Akadémia lined up with Pécsi; Maceiras, Golla, Stronati, Ormonde-Ottewill; Favorov, Plšek; Nissilä, Soisalo, Nagy; Puljić.
Viewers were left without clear television broadcasting options, leading to an online discussion among fans regarding alternative ways to follow the match. The community engaged actively, sharing their thoughts and excitement about the game in progress.