Serie A: Roma vs Fiorentina – Confirmed Line-ups
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Official line-ups have been confirmed for the Serie A fixture between Roma and Fiorentina.
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Attributed to original sourceThe line-ups have been confirmed as Gian Piero Gasperini and Fabio Grosso open their Serie A campaigns with Roma and Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening.
This is the closing fixture of the opening week of 2026-27 Serie A matches. Reigning champions Inter won 4-1 against Monza on Saturday, while Napoli, Lecce, Milan, Atalanta, Juventus and Cagliari have also begun with wins.
The two clubs arrive from opposite ends of last season. Roma finished third under Gasperini in his first year in charge, closing with five straight victories to seal a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018-19.
Fiorentina came 15th, their objective shifting from Europe to survival after a dismal opening half of the campaign.
Roma’s summer was shaped by Financial Fair Play constraints but still brought reinforcements, with Santiago Castro arriving from Bologna and Rodrigo Mora signed from Porto. Zeki Celik is the only regular to have departed.
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Franco Mastantuono of ACF Fiorentina of ACF Fiorentina reacts during warm-up prior during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Fiorentina, rebuilding out of necessity rather than ambition, have refreshed a squad that badly needed it, with the likes of Arthur Atta, Franco Mastantuono and Alex Jimenez arriving amongst others.
Grosso replaced Paolo Vanoli in the Fiorentina dugout despite the latter steering the Viola clear of relegation, becoming the first side in Serie A history to survive after failing to win any of their opening 15 matches.
History sits heavily against the visitors. Roma have lost just three of the last 52 league meetings between the sides at the Olimpico, Fiorentina’s most recent win in the fixture dating to 2018, and the hosts won 4-0 when the teams last met here in May. Roma also carry a 12-match unbeaten home run in the league.
Mora starts alongside Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen today, making his debut in Gasperini’s front line.
For Fiorentina, meanwhile, Radu Dragusin, Joao Mario, Atta, Mastantuono and Mateo Pellegrino are among the debutants for a refreshed Viola.
Kick-off is due at 19.45 BST.
FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Head coach Fabio Grosso manager of ACF Fiorentina reacts during of the Coppa Italia match between of ACF Fiorentina and Benevento Calcio at Artemio Franchi on August 14, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Roma vs Fiorentina confirmed line-ups Roma: Svilar; Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Mora; Dybala, Malen
Fiorentina: De Gea; Dodo, Dragusin, Ranieri, Joao Mario; Brescianini, Fagioli, Atta; Ndour, Pellegrino, Mastantuono
24-08-2026 19:45
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What happened
Both Roma and Fiorentina have released their confirmed starting line-ups ahead of their Serie A match. The line-ups were announced shortly before kickoff, confirming the selections made by both managers for this league encounter. The official team sheets reveal the tactical choices and player availability for both sides as they look to secure points in the Italian top flight.
Chance analysis
With the official line-ups now confirmed, the tactical shape and personnel decisions of both Roma and Fiorentina are locked in. These selections offer the clearest indication yet of each manager's approach, including any rotation choices, injury returns, or tactical surprises. For followers of Serie A, the confirmed XI's frame the immediate narrative around how this match is likely to unfold on the pitch.
Both teams' selections are now confirmed, setting the tactical framework for the Serie A match.