Violas and Hammers clash in Prague, renewing a European duel after almost six decades without a shared continental crown.
Wednesday carries a heavy significance for Fiorentina and West Ham United. The two sides meet at the Fortuna Arena in Prague with the goal of lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League, a prize neither club has claimed in 60 years combined. This Latin clash promises to write a fresh page in their European chronicles.
The latest chapter in this edition of the competition is being followed closely by fans who want to witness history in real time. The final is a rare chance for both clubs to mount a first European triumph after long gaps in their trophy cabinets.
The last time the Hammers celebrated a continental trophy was in 1965, when they lifted the Cup Winners’ Cup. Fiorentina’s last European triumph came two decades earlier in 1961, and since then both teams have navigated stages in which national leagues and cup runs defined their seasons. This Prague final offers a unique opportunity to extend their international legacies.
The Fiorentina approach
Fiorentina arrives ready to push for glory. The coach, Vincenzo Italiano, has the bulk of his squad available, suggesting a familiar starting XI will line up in a 1-4-3-3 shape meant to press high and control the game. The central defense could feature Luca Milenkovic partnered by either Lucas Martínez Quarta or Igor, depending on the coach’s plan for the night. The backbone of the team is expected to be anchored by the midfields, with Giacomo Bonaventura’s experience, Sofyan Amrabat’s endurance, and Gaetano Castrovilli’s distribution playing key roles. Rolando Mandragora is poised to come off the bench as a dynamic option.
Above the midfield, Jonathan Ikoné and Nicolas González are likely to provide width, while Arthur Cabral is expected to lead the attack and convert chances. The formation and personnel choices reflect Italiano’s preference for balance between attack and solidity at the back, as Fiorentina aim to capitalize on their attacking talents to break down the West Ham rearguard.
The Fiorentina squad has been described as a group ready to seize the moment, with players ready to contribute to a European night that could redefine their status on the continental stage.
The West Ham lineup and doubts
West Ham United, guided by David Moyes, also sees a path to European glory. There are some selection questions, notably the absence of Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca due to injury, which will shape how Moyes lines up his attack. The goalkeeper role will feature Alphonse Areola, standing in for Lukasz Fabianski, who has been a dependable presence in domestic and European campaigns. The defense will be tested by the varying threats Fiorentina poses, with full-backs battling for slots on the right and left flanks while the central duo of Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma has to marshal the middle of the pitch.
In midfield, Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek are anticipated to anchor the engine room, with Lucas Paquetá providing creativity in the number ten position and Jarrod Bowen serving as a dangerous outlet on the right. On the left, the competition could see Pablo Fornals or Saïd Benrahma, depending on tactical needs and form. Antonio, who has been the focal point of West Ham’s attack, is expected to lead the line and test Fiorentina’s defense with his pace and strength.
The balance in West Ham’s lineup reflects a squad capable of mixing physicality with technical quality, aiming to hit on the break and control the tempo in key moments of the final.
Stay tuned for the latest developments and tactical reads for the final as both teams eye European immortality in Prague.
FIORENTINA LINEUPS VS. WEST HAM
Fiorentina (1-4-3-3): Terraciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Martinez Quarta/Igor, Biraghi; Castrovilli, Amrabat, Bonaventura; Ikoné, Arthur Cabral and Nicolas González
West Ham United (1-4-2-3-1): Areola; Kehrer/Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson/Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, Benrahma/Pablo Fornals; Michael Antonio
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE FIORENTINE VS. WEST HAM
THE CALL FOR THE FIORENTINE VS. WEST HAM
At this time, there are no official calls announced for the grand final by either club involved in the match.
INJURED AND CREATED BY FIORENTINE VS. WEST HAM
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SCHEDULE AND WHERE TO SEE LIVE FIORENTINE VS. WEST HAM
Fiorentina’s recent results and form are under review as the final approaches, with both teams aiming to peak on the night of the match.
West Ham’s campaign has been built on resilience and adaptable game plans, with the squad ready to bear down in Prague and chase a first European title since the mid-1960s.
Source: Goal [Cite: Goal]