(UPDATED MAY 22, 12.28 PM). Here are the probable lineups of Venice – Palermomatch valid for the semi-final second leg of the 2023/24 Serie B playoffs (appointment on Friday 24 May, at 8.30 pm, “Pier Luigi Penzo” stadium in Venice):
VENICE (3-5-2): Joronen; Idzes, Svoboda, Sverko; Candela, Tessmann, Andersen, Busio, Zampano; Pohjanpalo, Pierini.
Unavailable: /
Disqualified: /
PALERMO (3-5-2): Pigliacelli; Graves, Lucioni, Marconi; Diakité, Segre, Gomes, Ranocchia, Di Mariano; Brunori, Soleri.
Unavailable: Coulibaly, Ceccaroni, Desplanches, Lund
Disqualified: /
Michele Mignani has reiterated in the press conference that in Venice the watchword will be balance. It is therefore unlikely that there will be any changes to the formation compared to the first leg: we are moving towards confirming the 3-5-2, with the possibility of changing during the match by having ‘arrows’ such as Di Francesco, Traorè or Mancuso.
DEFENCE
Desplanches’ withdrawal is very likely after the injury suffered in the first leg, he will be back in goal Pigliacelli. However, the defensive trio composed of should be confirmed Graves, Lucioni And Marconi.
MIDFIELD
Lund is also not expected to be in the match after suffering an injury on Monday, so he could play in his place Di Mariano. For the rest, many confirmations: it’s on the right Diakité while in the center they play Frog, Gomes And Secrets.
ATTACK
The pair formed by captain should be chosen Brunorifreer to vary on the offensive front, and Soleri. If Mignani were to opt for the 3-4-2-1, there would be more space for ‘half strikers’ like Insigne or Di Francesco; however, the most probable option is to confirm the 3-5-2.
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