Serie A 2024-05-18 02:45:00

Fiorentina vs Napoli

Farewell match at home for the meritorious Fiorentina coach! The team gives their all!

For Fiorentina's manager, the Italian Italo, this game holds exceptional significance. He is preparing for his farewell performance at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. This 46-year-old local commander's ties with Fiorentina are set to conclude after this season, as he has clearly announced his departure plans. Considering the subsequent matches will all be away or on neutral ground, this contest will be Italo's last battle at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Having managed Fiorentina since 2021, Italo has steered the team for over three years. Twice leading the team to European finals, he has now become one of the most outstanding coaches in Fiorentina's history. In his last match, all Fiorentina players will give their utmost effort to send off their coach with a victory.

Ligue 2 2024-05-18 02:45:00

Grenoble vs Amiens

Amiens with nothing left to play for, calls up numerous youth team youngsters!

Amiens has little desire left for contention in the final phase of this season. In the upcoming last round of matches, they have rotated their core lineup and called up several youth academy players. Key midfielder Gerland (30 games, 1 goal, 2 assists), forward Coto (23 games, 1 goal), Tapsoba (15 games, 1 assist), and defender Uruhoside (18 appearances), did not make the match list. Additionally, key central defender Jovab will be suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, striker Carol (28 games, 4 goals, 1 assist), and defender Asoba (15 appearances) will miss out due to season-ending injuries.

This round, the Amiens team has recruited youth players like Chabane, Bakayoko, as well as Ivan-Dimi, and Amraoui among others. This match will likely mainly serve to train the young players, getting them ready for the next season's league.