Overview

• Fiorentina carry a 3-0 first-leg advantage into tomorrow’s return against Polissya at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, with qualification still to be earned on the pitch.
• Stefano Pioli said he will make changes to manage a third match in a week with another away game to follow, stressing confidence in a 22–23 player core.
• Pioli reported Edin Džeko is fit to play and described him as a linking centre-forward who will help build the team’s play.
• The coach called new arrival Piccoli an important addition who broadens attacking options, and reiterated a selective transfer approach focused only on clear upgrades.
• Pioli will reveal the starting lineup to players on matchday and characterized Nicolò Fagioli as the primary playmaker in the current setup.