Rodrigo Palacio

With Medel and Kondogbia out in midfield due to suspensions, Mancini thinks about a return of the 4-4-2. This due to there being few midfielders after Guarin’s departure.

“On Saturday against Sampdoria the coach is ready to return to the offensive 4-4-2 formation that he has tried a lot, especially at home. Mancio could then go for Biabiany and Perisic as wingers with Melo and Brozovic in the middle. Eder and Icardi are favorites to start against Samp, even though Eder is facing toygh competition from Palacio. To be able to play Palacio who is in good form, Mancini could opt for a 4-2-3-1 (Palacio, Eder ad Perisic behind Icardi, leaving Biabiany out and Melo-Brozovic in midfield), but this solution would be very offensive. Telles is also suspended and will be replaced by D’Ambrosio with Nagatomo on the left side.”

Source: Corriere dello sport