Coppa Italia, a historic evening for Empoli. D'Aversa and the lineup choices

Empoli, March 31, 2025 – "The Italian Cup can give us the push for the end of the championship". Roberto D'Aversa, in the post-match last Saturday in Como, thus responds to those who advance the idea that the already historic Coppa Italia commitment could be almost a 'hindrance' in view of a sprint for salvation in Serie A that promises to be tough and very demanding from a physical and mental point of view. "We are a young team and between now and Sunday there will be time to recover", insisted the Italian coach.

Tactical decisions 

Moreover, the coach from Abruzzo has already anticipated that he will give space to those who have played less in the championship. Based on what was done in the previous round against Juventus, it is plausible that between the posts he will play Silvestri, who was preferred to Vasquez last Saturday, even if a small ballot remains open with the young Seghetti, the real protagonist of the qualifiers against Torino and Fiorentina.

He will definitely return to defense Quick on the left center, while in the center the confirmation of is very likely Marianucci given the absence of Ismaili. The real runoff is on the centre right with The Sciglio but favored over Goglichidze, given that in Como he was only used in the final minutes.

Fewer choices in midfield, where a starting shirt will probably be for the 2005 class bacci, alongside captain Fat and Henderson ready to take over during the race. They should act on the outside lanes Cacace left and Zambia on the right. To understand if the disqualification of gyasi against Cagliari on Sunday could be a factor or if the Italian coach will still want to give him a rest given that he is the most used player so far.

In front then the departure from the beginning of is discounted Columbo, who could start on the right with the young player born in 2006 Konate instead central reference point. But also pay attention to the possibility solbakken with Colombo as central striker. On the left there is space for Fazzini, who needs to get some minutes in his legs and will also be out next Sunday against Cagliari due to suspension.

Reflections and team spirit

He will start from the bench Kouame, who returned to scoring in Serie A last Saturday after almost a year. "I've been looking for it for a long time and I'm happy to have played a part in the precious point we earned in Como – the Ivorian striker commented in the post-match at Sinigaglia –, even if I could have done something more. Being more 'nasty' in front of goal is the step we're missing, because we create the chances. We need to continue working on this aspect". Kouame also confirmed the spirit with which the team is preparing to face Bologna in the cup.We don't set limits for ourselves, we beat Juventus – he concludes –, it will certainly be a very tough match because Bologna is a very strong team, we will have to face them as we did with Juve, giving everything".