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Dzeko Set to Start as Fiorentina Host Polissya in Conference Playoff Return

Kean serves a two-match suspension after his first-leg red card.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 20:00 at the neutral Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, live on Sky Sport and free-to-air on TV8 with streaming on Sky Go and Now.
  • Fiorentina carry a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Presov, secured by an own goal from goalkeeper Kudryk and goals from Gosens and Gudmundsson.
  • Pioli is expected to turn to Edin Dzeko up front in Kean’s absence, with reports indicating possible rotation after the 1-1 draw at Cagliari.
  • Spanish referee De Burgos will officiate, with Gomez as VAR and Munuera as assistant VAR.
  • Polissya arrive in poor form and have dealt with taxing overland trips due to Ukraine’s closed airspace, as players and staff have recounted.