The Viola had won their first two Conference League games, but then lost 2-1 to APOEL Nicosia, so were on six points along with Cypriot leaders Pafos. Yacine Adli, Albert Gudmundsson and Amir Richardson were out of action, but Marin Pongracic got his first start since August 17 and Lucas Martinez Quarta was moved into an unusual midfield role.

Fiorentina risked throwing it away with some dire defending, but still managed to beat Pafos 3-2 in the Conference League.The Viola had won their first two Conference League games, but then lost 2-1

Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino has finally done it, you sickos. Lucas Martínez Quarta draws the start in midfield next to Amir Richardson. Marin Pongračić also returns to the XI for the first time in 2 months,