Lecce and Bologna meet at the Via del Mare in a 15:00 Serie A kick-off, with Eusebio Di Francesco and Raffaele Palladino sending out defined starting sides for an important afternoon in the league calendar.
Key takeaways
- Wladimiro Falcone starts in goal for Lecce, while Stefano Pessina is selected for Bologna.
- Di Francesco names Veiga, Siebert, Tiago Gabriel and Gallo in his defensive unit.
- Bologna line up with Casale, Heggem and Darmian as their three central defenders.
- Lecce’s attacking trio consists of Pierotti, Paco Esteban and Fatah.
- Orsolini, Piccoli and Cambiaghi lead Bologna’s forward line.
Di Francesco’s Lecce selection
Lecce begin with Falcone behind a four-man defence formed by Veiga, Siebert, Tiago Gabriel and Gallo. The midfield places Coulibaly, Ilic and Maleh together, with the hosts looking to give their front three a platform from the centre of the pitch.
Pierotti, Paco Esteban and Fatah are entrusted with the attacking responsibility for Di Francesco’s team as Lecce take to the Via del Mare seeking to make their home setting count.
Palladino sets up Bologna
Palladino has chosen Pessina in goal and a back three of Casale, Heggem and Darmian. Zortea and Miranda operate on the flanks, while Ferguson and Pobega form the central midfield pairing.
Further forward, Bologna rely on Orsolini, Piccoli and Cambiaghi. It is a selection built around the three defenders behind them and wide support from Zortea and Miranda, as Bologna begin their visit to Lecce with their attacking players asked to shape the contest.
