Fiorentina are with out Moise Kean, so Roberto Piccoli and Albert Gudmundsson lead the assault in opposition to Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta within the Convention League quarter-final.
It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
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CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Coach Paolo Vanoli of ACF Fiorentina reacts throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Picture by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Pictures)
The Viola are torn between deal with avoiding relegation from Serie A after a disastrous begin to the season, and making an attempt to achieve the Convention League semi-final for the fourth 12 months in a row.
Star striker Kean is once more pressured out with a recurring ankle problem and has not even made the journey, with Fabiano Parisi, Manor Solomon, Niccolò Fortini and Tariq Lamptey additionally injured.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 22: Cher Ndour of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a objective throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Artemio Franchi on March 22, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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Piccoli due to this fact is the centre-forward, supported by Gudmundsson, Italy Underneath-21 worldwide Cher Ndour, Giovanni Fabbian and January signing Jack Harrison.
Veteran goalkeeper David De Gea takes the gloves, with Robin Gosens at left-back.
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: David de Gea goalkeeper of ACF Fiorentina appears to be like on throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between ACF Fiorentina and AEK Athens FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 27, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
Crystal Palace are pressured to do with out suspended Jorgen Strand Larsen, whereas Chris Richards and Caleb Kporha are carrying accidents.
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They too are struggling domestically this season, sitting 14th within the Premier League, albeit with a wholesome cushion from the relegation zone.
Mateta begins upfront after that had been agreed for over €30m.
Strand Larsen was signed as his substitute, so Mateta has not began since a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea within the Premier League on January 25.
Ismaila Sarr is Palace’s high Convention League scorer with 5 targets in 10 video games this season, whereas Yeremy Pino netted as soon as in eight appearances.
England worldwide Dean Henderson is in objective and ex-Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada in midfield.
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They reached the quarter-final after a 2-1 additional time win over AEK Larnaca within the Spherical of 16, however that is their first ever main UEFA event.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Guessand
Fiorentina: De Gea; Dodò, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Fagioli; Harrison, Fabbian, Ndour, Gudmundsson; Piccoli
Ref: Rumsas (LTU)
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