Fiorentina manager Stefano Pioli is on the precipice of an early dismissal as his out-of-sorts side takes on Inter Milan tomorrow night.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 60-year-old has already chosen his starting lineup for this high-stakes clash.

It’s been a disastrous start to the season for Fiorentina.

Indeed, La Viola finished Matchday 8 stuck in the relegation zone as one of only four Serie A sides yet to win this season.

Therefore, three’s mounting pressure on Stefano Pioli to defy the odds at San Siro.

Fiorentina Boss Stefano Pioli Already Knows His Starting XI for ‘Make or Break’ Inter Milan Clash

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CREMONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Stefano Pioli head coach of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on November 08, 2022 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Despite Inter’s strong pre-match favoritism, Fiorentina cannot afford another slip-up if Pioli is to keep his job.

However, La Viola lost their last two away league matches against the Nerazzurri via an aggregate scoreline of 6-1.

With that in mind, the task is nothing short of Herculean, especially with Inter aiming to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Napoli.

Meanwhile, Pioli has already confirmed his starting Xi for tomorrow, with Moise Kean set to lead the line.

Albert Gudmundsson will reportedly partner up with the Italian striker, while Simon Sohm remains the preferred choice in the midfield.