{"id":946373,"date":"2026-03-12T09:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/football-italia.net\/?p=946373"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:14:28","slug":"uecl-fiorentina-vs-rakow-probable-line-ups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/football-italia.net\/uecl-fiorentina-vs-rakow-probable-line-ups\/","title":{"rendered":"UECL: Fiorentina vs. Rakow Czestochowa – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Robeto Piccoli is expected to start at centre-forward for Fiorentina in the absence of Italy international Moise Kean as the Viola prepare to take on Rakow Czestochowa in the Conference League on Thursday evening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The Conference League has been a rare source of victories for Fiorentina in 2025-26. Paolo Vanoli\u2019s side beat Polish opposition in Jagiellonia Bia\u0142ystok by <\/span>a 5-4 scoreline over two legs of the play-offs<\/span><\/a> in order to qualify for tonight\u2019s round of 16 tie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Rakow Czestochowa finished the league phase in second place and qualified directly for the round of 16 as a result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\"FLORENCE,
FLORENCE, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 26: Moise Kean celebrates after scoring a goal with Giovanni Fabbian during the UEFA Conference League 2025\/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Fiorentina are without Kean in attack. The Italy man is in contention to return against Cremonese in Serie A on Monday evening instead. Compatriot Piccoli is expected to start at centre-forward instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Vanoli is expected to rest Dodo, Nicolo Fagioli and give an opportunity to goalkeeper Oliver Christensen instead of David De Gea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

According to <\/span>Sky Sport Italia<\/span><\/a>, Fabiano Parisi and Jacopo Fazzini could also start in attack in a fairly heavily rotated Viola side.<\/span><\/p>

Kick-off is due at 19.45 GMT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Fiorentina vs. Rakow Czestochowa: Probable line-ups\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>
\"FLORENCE,
FLORENCE, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 26: Moise Kean reacts during the UEFA Conference League 2025\/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Fiorentina (4-3-3):<\/b> Christensen; Fortini, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Fabbian, Mandragora, Ndour; Parisi, Piccoli, Fazzini.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Rakow (3-4-2-1): <\/b>Zych; Mozor, Svarnas, Racovitan; Tudor, Repka, Struski, Ameyaw; Ibid, Makuch; Brunes.<\/span><\/p>

Where to watch Fiorentina vs. Rakow Czestochowa<\/b><\/h2>

Tonight\u2019s game will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 6 and online through Discovery+. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Join us for all the pre-match build-up, in-game commentary and post-match reactions on the Football Italia Liveblog.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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