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Pescara vs Fiorentina: Lineups and match thread

Join us in the comments as we watch one of the scariest backlines in Viola history.

SSC Napoli v ACF Fiorentina- TIM Cup
Him? Still?
Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images

Late news

Massimo Oddo has dropped star midfielder Valerio Verre in favor of stacking an extra defender in the midfield. With centerback Michele Fornasier (hamstring) and striker Alberto Gilardino (knee) both picking up injuries, neither will be available in this one.

Paulo Sousa will stick with Marco Sportiello in goal while Ciprian Tatarusanu (knee) recuperates. Both Davide Astori (leg) and Gonzalo Rodriguez (knee) are out, leading to a very shaky-looking backline. Cristian Tello will get the nod over Federico Chiesa, and Khouma Babacar will start for Nikola Kalinic (knee).

Lineups

Pescara (4-3-2-1): Bizzarri; Zampano, Stendardo, Gyomber, Crescenzi; Bruno, Memushaj, Biraghi; Benali, Caprari; Bahebeck

Fiorentina (3-4-2-1): Sportiello; Sanchez, Tomovic, de Maio; Tello, Badelj, Vecino, Olivera; Ilicic, Valero; Babacar

How to watch

TV: Even on a rather slow day for calcio, we can’t get this one on the television. Make other plans.

Online: Here is your list of safe, reliable, and legal streams. Any links to illegal streams posted in the comments will be deleted and the poster will be kicked into the sea, where a giant turtle will feast upon them. We’ll also be live-Tweeting the game, so give us a follow on Twitter for our play-by-play commentary. Otherwise, join us in the comment section.

Forza Viola!