Fiorentina are set to host Udinese on Monday evening in a pivotal Serie A matchup, with significant storylines for both teams. Raffaele Palladino’s side is looking to maintain their impressive home form, while Udinese seeks to improve their recent performances.
David de Gea is expected to return to the starting lineup as goalkeeper. Moise Kean will lead the attack, approaching a milestone of 10 Serie A goals, while Michael Kayode is set to replace the suspended Dodo in defense.
Udinese enter the match with multiple injury concerns, including Sandi Lovric, who suffered a thigh injury, as well as Oier Zarraga, Martin Payero, Keinan Davis, and first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
Fiorentina holds a significant home advantage, boasting an impressive 19-game unbeaten streak at Stadio Artemio Franchi. They are currently fourth in the Serie A standings with 31 points, while Udinese sits ninth with 20 points.
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Kayode, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Adli, Cataldi; Colpani, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kean
Udinese (3-5-2): Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Atta, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Thauvin, Lucca
