Matchday 9 of Serie A is approaching and the main clubs have already outlined the probable lineups for the midweek round. The match between Sassuolo and Lazio, scheduled for Tuesday 27 October at 6.30pm on DAZN, sees Aquilani's Intercalare with a 4-3-3 in which Turati is the last defensive bastion, while the attack includes Volpato, Esposito and Laurienté. Lazio, led by Gattuso, also deploys a 4-3-3 with Mandas at the post, Diogo Leite and Nuno Tavares in attack and Zaccagni at the spearhead.
In Saturday's round, Roma will face Cagliari. Coach Gasperini opted for a 3-4-2-1, with Gollini in goal and a midfield of Mancini, Balerdi, Hermoso and Lulli. Cagliari, under the direction of Pisacane, prefers a 4-3-3 with Caprile in command and an attack featuring Zé Pedro, Mina and Rodríguez. The match between Torino and Como, scheduled for the same hours, sees Torino in a 3-4-1-2 with Perri in goal and a midfield of Coco, Ismajli and Comuzzo, while Como, led by Fabregas, deploys a 4-2-3-1 with Butez in goal and an attack that includes Caqueret, Nico Paz and Baturina.
On Wednesday 28 October, two important meetings will take place. Milan, with Amorim at the helm, is aiming for a 4-2-3-1 with Maignan in goal and an attack featuring Pulisic, Bartesaghi and G. Ramos. Bologna, under Palladino, opts for a 3-4-2-1 with Skorupski at the post and a midfield of Heggem, Casale and Theate. Parma and Udinese are also preparing for their match, with Parma in 3-5-2 and Udinese in 3-4-2-1, both with a defense that tries to balance experience and youth.
Thursday's round sees the match between Venezia and Inter. Venice, under Nicola, deploys a 3-5-2 with Stankovic in goal and a midfield of Schingtienne, Moreno and Juan Jesus, while Inter, led by Chivu, prefers a 3-5-2 with Provedel at the post and an attack featuring Mkhitaryan, Dimarco and Bonny. Another match on Thursday is the one between Frosinone and Lecce, with the former in 4-2-3-1 and the latter in 4-3-3, both with a mix of young promises and experienced players.
Finally, Friday's round includes the match between Fiorentina and Atalanta. Fiorentina, with Vanoli at the helm, opts for a 4-2-3-1 with De Gea in goal and an attack that sees Gnonto and Pellegrino, while Atalanta, under Sarri, deploys a 4-2-3-1 with Carnesecchi in goal and an attack that sees Elmas, Rowe and Krstovic. With these lineups, clubs prepare to fight for crucial points, while fans eagerly await their teams' performances at this stage of the season.