Fiorentina’s Midfield Conundrum: Richardson or Adli to Start Against Venezia?
As Fiorentina prepares to face Venezia in their 51st match of the season, manager Raffaele Palladino is faced with a number of selection dilemmas. According to reports from Viola News, Palladino is set to make a number of changes to his starting lineup, driven by both tactical considerations and enforced absences.
In attack, the absence of Kean through injury and Zaniolo through suspension leaves Palladino with limited options. The partnership between Beltran and Gudmundsson, which proved effective in the 2-1 win at Cagliari, is likely to be retained. As Viola News notes, Palladino will be hoping to replicate that success in order to keep his side’s European hopes alive.
In defence, the return of Ranieri from suspension provides a boost, and he is likely to partner Pongracic and Pablo Marí in front of goalkeeper De Gea. However, it is in midfield that Palladino’s selection poses something of a dilemma. With Cataldi still out through injury, Mandragora is likely to start in a deep-lying role, but the question remains as to who will partner him. Viola News suggests that Richardson is the favoured option, but Adli’s technical ability may yet earn him a start.
The Viola News report also notes that another option for Palladino is to revert to a midfield trio, with Ndour potentially coming into the side. This approach has been used previously, notably against Betis, but for now, Palladino’s priority will be to secure a win and keep his side in the running for a European place.
As the team prepares to take to the pitch, Palladino will be keenly aware of the importance of securing a positive result. With a number of key players unavailable, the manager will need to get his selection spot on if he is to have any hope of achieving his goal. The Viola News report provides a timely insight into the manager’s thinking, and it will be interesting to see how the team shapes up against Venezia.
The wider context, of course, is that Fiorentina are looking to secure a European place for next season. With a number of teams breathing down their necks, Palladino will be aware that a failure to secure a positive result could have significant implications for the club’s fortunes. As Viola News notes, the manager’s priority will be to secure a win, and it remains to be seen how he will choose to line up his team.
According to Viola News, " I dubbi sul centrocampo di Raffaele Palladino in vista di Venezia " – Palladino is set to make a number of changes to his starting lineup.
