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Empoli vs Bologna: Latest Team News and Updates for Coppa Italia Semi-Final
Over 3,800 Bologna fans are set to travel to Empoli on Tuesday for the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against the struggling Tuscans, with Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano aiming for his fourth Cup Final in his career.
The match will take place at the Stadio Castellani Computer Gross Arena in Empoli, with the winner facing either Inter or Milan in the Final at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 14.
Empoli has yet to win a Serie A match in 2025, securing their only victory this year with a penalty shootout win over Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals in February.
Team News and Latest Updates for Empoli vs Bologna: Coppa Italia Semifinal
Empoli will be without several key players, including Ardian Ismajli, Tino Anjorin, Youssef Maleh, Pietro Pellegri, Szymon Zurkowski, Nicolas Haas, and Saba Sazanov.
Although Empoli has never reached a Coppa Italia semifinal before, their primary focus remains on securing Serie A survival. As a result, coach Roberto D’Aversa may opt to rest some starters, including Sebastiano Esposito. However, D’Aversa confirmed on Monday that the team’s full attention will be on this historic match.
For Bologna, Santiago Castro remains unavailable due to a muscle injury sustained on international duty.
Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano warned his players not to make the mistake of "already feeling like they’re in the Final." Italiano, who previously reached one Coppa Italia Final and two Conference League Finals with Fiorentina, is determined to guide Bologna to the next stage.
Empoli vs Bologna – Probable Line-Ups
Empoli (3-4-1-2): Silvestri; De Sciglio, Marianucci, Tosto; Gyasi, Grassi, Bacci, Cacace; Fazzini, Solbakken; Colombo.
