Team News: Mario Gomez, Khouma Babacar lead Fiorentina attack against Genoa

Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella has named Mario Gomez and Khouma Babacar in the starting lineup for his side's Serie A match against Genoa this afternoon.

The duo continue to the lead the Viola attack, with Giuseppe Rossi ruled out after undergoing an operation on his right knee.

Micah Richards, who has joined the club on loan from Manchester City, is named on the bench, while fellow loan signing Marko Marin is not deemed fit enough to make the squad.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pinilla starts upfront for the visitors, having scored on his debut for the club in their 2-1 defeat against Napoli last time out.

Fiorentina: Neto; Tomovic, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Savic, Alonso; Aquilani, Pizarro, Valero, Cuadrado; Gomez, Babacar

Genoa: Perin; Antonelli, Burdisso, De Maio, Roncaglia; Edenilson, Bertolacci, Sturaro, Perotti Kucka; Pinilla