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Fiorentina vs. Monza. Now heading to another European final, Fiorentina return to Serie A action on Monday, when they host mid-table Monza at the Stadio Franchi.The sides are separated by five points in the standings, with the Viola leading their visitors and having a game in hand.
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Booking their ticket to Athens for the Europa Conference League final, Fiorentina secured a second shot at lifting UEFA’s latest trophy on Wednesday evening, as they edged out Club Brugge in a tense semi-final tie.
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With the aggregate level at 3-3 in Belgium after the Viola were awarded a late penalty, Lucas Beltran coolly converted his spot-kick to earn a place in the decider.
Twelve months after falling to the last hurdle against West Ham United, the Tuscan club will look to redeem themselves when they meet Olympiakos later this month, but first they return to domestic duty, in the race for a top seven final. Left behind.
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Although Vincenzo Italiano’s men lost to relegation-threatened Hellas Verona last time out in the league, they still posted more points and goals than at this stage last year. However, they may still miss out on returning to Europe.
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If they eventually win the Conference League, a Europa League spot for next season will be assured, but as things stand, Fiorentina should be looking to overtake Napoli and Lazio in the Serie A standings.
After two seasons in charge, the Italiano will depart this summer, and with recent exits from the Coppa Italia, his last chance to lift some silverware will come in the Greek capital.
Prior to Monday’s game, his team was unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 home league games, winning seven; Their only defeat during that time came against Serie A’s top two, so the hosts will open the favorites against out-of-sorts Monza.
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There have been one win and one draw in each of these clubs’ last three top-flight fixtures, with the most recent meeting a 1-0 win for Fiorentina in December.
Reversing that result in Florence could be a tall order for Monza, as they have drawn three of their last four matches and lost the other after last week’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Lazio. .
After losing to Milan Juric’s equalizer last time out, the Biancorossi have now failed to win in six consecutive games for only the second time since securing their first promotion to Serie A in 2022.
The previous occasion was back in the early autumn of this year, with such a barren run prompting a management change that saw Raffaele Palladino promoted from the club’s primavera to head coach.
Any hopes of a European debut have therefore faded, and Monza is instead aiming for a first top-half finish, having claimed 11th place at the end of last season. Fiorentina vs. Monza
However, only relegated Salernatina and Kim Frosin have taken fewer than the Biancorucci’s nine points against teams in Serie A’s top 10, so precedent suggests they have to rely on a busy Fiorentina side to keep their eyes off the ball. may be required. Fiorentina vs. Monza