West Ham vs Fiorentina – Europa Conference League Final: Hammers eye European trophy in Prague – stream, TV, team news
WEST HAM are eyeing up their first European triumph in 58 years as they take on Italian side Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final TONIGHT.
David Moyes’ side overcame Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in a dramatic two-legged semi-final.
The Irons will face a Fiorentina side that got past Basel to progress to the final in Prague.
West Ham haven’t tasted continental success since they claimed the Cup Winners’ Cup at Wembley in 1965.
The Hammers will be hoping that their lengthy period without a European trophy will end this year, especially after the disappointment of crashing out of the Europa League at the semi-final stage last season.
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When is the Europa Conference League final: West Ham vs Fiorentina?
- West Ham vs Fiorentina will take place on Wednesday, June 7.
- Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
- The Eden Arena in Prague will play host.
What channel is the Europa Conference League final: West Ham vs Fiorentina on and can it be live streamed?
- West Ham vs Fiorentina will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1.
- BT Sport customers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
- Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
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Team news
David Moyes has ruled out forward Gianluca Scamacca for West Ham’s Europa Conference League final due to injury.
Aside from the Italian, the Hammers go to Prague with a fully fit squad.
For Fiorentina, they will be without long-term absentee Salvatore Sirigu as he continues to recover from a serious tendon injury.
Vincenzo Italiano made a raft of changes for their final Serie A game of the season against Sassuolo, which they still won 3-1.
Who are the star players?
West Ham will be hoping captain fantastic Declan Rice can drive them forward to stunning European success.
But it could be tinged with sadness – it could be the final time he plays in the famous claret and blue with Arsenal poised to make a summer transfer bid.
Fiorentina have been expertly marshalled at the back by Lucas Martinez.
He will have to be at the top of his game to keep a lid on the pace and power Michail Antonio will bring.
What have they said
West Ham: Thilo Kehrer has urged his team to write their names into the West Ham history books by winning the Europa Conference League final.
Making history is being in the final, we know that. Now our focus and vision is completing the goal,” Germany defender Kehrer said.
“I said it at the beginning of the season without knowing how the season would go, bringing a title to West Ham is a big goal.
“We have the squad and quality to do it, so we’re very confident going into this final. We’re focused completely on the final.”
Fiorentina: Coach Vincenzo Italiano said: “We’ve had a great season, and we deserved the chance to play for this trophy, we are aware of our strength but we know that every error makes the difference in a final,” said Italiano.
“Every detail matters and we want to give joy to our fans.”
Odds
Match result:
- West Ham – 31/20
- Draw – 21/10
- Fiorentina – 17/10
To lift the trophy:
- West Ham – 8/11
- Fiorentina – 1/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.
Prediction
Fiorentina had a decent Serie A season, finishing in seventh spot and you can never write off an Italian side in European competition.
But West Ham have seemed to thrown many of their eggs in this Europa basket this season, with Moyes clearly desperate to get his hands on the silverware.
It could be tense, so we are going for a West Ham win – on the dreaded penalty shootout.