Empoli’s D’Aversa confirms Esposito and Colombo to start against Torino

Empoli manager Roberto D’Aversa has provided insights into his team selection ahead of their upcoming Serie A match against Torino on Friday. The fixture comes at a challenging time for the Tuscan club, as the joy from their recent 4-0 victory over Verona has been dampened by a season-ending injury to striker Pietro Pellegri.

In his pre-match press conference, D’Aversa confirmed that Sebastiano Esposito and Lorenzo Colombo will lead the attack in Pellegri’s absence. “They will start. They have the characteristics to play in various positions on the field,” the coach stated. This decision offers clarity for fantasy football managers looking to adjust their lineups.

D’Aversa also highlighted the versatility within his squad to cope with Pellegri’s absence. He mentioned that Emanuel Gyasi could fill multiple roles and praised young Primavera player Campaniello as a potential option to step into Pellegri’s position.

In a positive development for Empoli, D’Aversa announced that midfielder Alberto Grassi will return to the squad list for the Torino match. However, the coach cautioned that Grassi’s playing time is yet to be determined, suggesting a cautious approach to his reintegration.

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