Lecce is preparing to challenge Genoa at home, but the team has to deal with a series of absences that put its defense and attack in difficulty. Coach Eusebio DiFrancesco will not be able to count on the suspended Gaspar, nor on the injured players Ilic, Berisha, Coulibaly and Pierotti. Geubbels is also out with a muscle problem in his right thigh, leaving Lecce with a reduced defense.
In DiFrancesco's 4‑3‑3, the goal will be entrusted to Falcone, while the defense will be made up of Veiga, TiagoGabriel, Siebert and Gallo. In midfield, Maleh and Ngom should provide stability, with Gorter and Kaba ready to enter the field from the first minute. The attack, however, will be based on Monteiro on the left, with a confrontation between N'Dri and Fatah on the right, while Esteban will lead the center of the trident. The coach focuses on a traditional formation, but with the need to compensate for absences to maintain defensive solidity.
Genoa, for its part, seems ready to maintain the structure that led to the success against Juventus. Daniele DeRossi's team could see the return of Traoré from the first minute, alongside Frendrup, while Wiafe remains in doubt. On the right side, Ehizibue is confirmed, while on the left the focus is on Mitaj, who could replace Puczka in place of Ellertsson. The Icelandic, who came off before half-time against the Bianconeri due to an ankle problem, will be evaluated in the next few days and, if he recovers, could be placed on the bench.
In defense, Genoa will rely on a three-man line with Marcandalli, Ostigard and Vasquez, while the attack will start with Baldanzi, ElShaarawy, Messias and Vitinha. Osmajic, if he recovers, could be inserted in support to complete the offensive trio. The proposed formation suggests a balance between defensive solidity and attacking creativity, with the hope of exploiting the individual qualities of key players.
With Lecce struggling to fill the gaps caused by absences and Genoa trying to maintain their attacking effectiveness, the match promises to be an intense confrontation. The final result will depend on Lecce's ability to compensate for defensive deficiencies and Genoa's ability to exploit their consolidated playing structure. The match will take place at the Via del Mare Stadium, where Lecce hopes to turn their home advantage into a decisive advantage.