UECL 2022-23 Final: Fiorentina vs West Ham Combined XI

Can Declan Rice win a major trophy before heading out of the London club?

David Moyes is in the European spotlight as his side West Ham prepares to take on Fiorentina in the Conference League final. The final is going to take place in the Eden Arena, Prague. West Ham are unbeaten in the 2023 Conference League, and they will look to maintain their streak against the Italian Club. In Prague, they will become the first side to feature in all four major UEFA club competition finals.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, are the top-scoring team in this year's Conference League. Their only European trophy to date is the 1960/61 European Cup Winners' Cup when they beat Rangers 4-1 on aggregate in a two-legged final. West Ham won the same trophy four years later, overcoming 1860 Bayern Munich 2-0 in the one-legged decider at Wembley. Since then, neither side has won a UEFA trophy.

Both teams will look to continue their form, fans can expect a thrilling match in Prague, we will now try to field a combined XI of Fiorentina vs West Ham:

Formation: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Alphonse Areola (West Ham)

The former PSG goalkeeper is our number-one pick for this particular position. He has played the most minutes among goalkeepers in the Conference League this season, and his contributions have led West Ham to maintain an unbeaten record this campaign.

Even though he is the second-choice goalkeeper for West Ham, the club played Fabianski in goal for almost the entire Premier League, but in the Conference League, David Moyes has trusted Areola, and he has not disappointed his manager.

Left-back: Emerson (West Ham)

The former Champions League winner with Chelsea joined West Ham at the start of the 2022-23 season. The 28-year-old is looking forward to this final as an opportunity to chase a record of becoming the first player to win the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup, and European Championship.

Centre-back: Kurt Zouma (West Ham)

The French centre-back has spent most of his playing time in England, playing for clubs like Stoke City, Everton, Chelsea, and now West Ham. Despite the struggles in the Premier League this season, West Ham have been a force to be reckoned with in the Conference League this season. Zouma's presence at the back has allowed West Ham to maintain their unbeaten record, and he is confident that West Ham can surely win this title.

Centre-back: Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina)

The Argentine professional player is one of the best players in the Fiorentina squad this season. His quality of intercepting passes has made him an exceptional defender altogether; the 27-year-old has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist this season for the club in Serie A. He is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in Europe's top five leagues.

Right-back: Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina)

The Serbian defender has played almost every match for Fiorentina in Serie A this season; he has appeared in eight matches in the Conference League, averaging 660 minutes played; he has one goal to his name in the Conference League; and he has 88.75% passing accuracy. He recovers the ball almost seven times a match and has a total of 51 balls recovered this Conference League season.

Centre-midfield: Declan Rice (West Ham)

The England international and West Ham captain had a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders this season. David Moyes showed faith in him and has called him one of the best midfielders to come out of England. This might be his last match for the club, as top clubs from Europe want to sign him, Declan Rice would love to win a trophy for his side in his last match for the club.

Centre defensive-midfield: Tomas Soucek (West Ham)

The Czech professional footballer who previously played for Slavia Prague will be welcomed by the stadium, the fans, and everybody watching the match. The defensive powerhouse is a perfect box-to-box midfielder; he helps his team by scoring great headers and helping them at the defensive third, and his qualities have helped him win the "Czech Footballer of the Year."

Centre-midfield: Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina)

The Moroccan international announced his arrival on the world stage with his amazing performances at the World Cup 2022. He helped his team beat some of the best European nations, including the likes of Croatia and Portugal. Since then, clubs across the globe have shown interest in him. Fiorentina have a perfect midfielder in him, and he will look to help his side win a trophy this season.

Left-wing: Arthur Cabral (Fiorentina)

Arthur Cabral is the best attacking option for Fiorentina in the final; he has proven with his performances that he can help them win the Conference League this season. He was one of the best attacking options in Serie A, and he scored eight goals for the Italian club this season. The Brazilian international has been a key to Fiorentina's success this season.

Striker: Michail Antonio (West Ham)

Michail Antonio has played in all eight matches in the Conference League this season for West Ham, averaging 64 minutes per game. He has scored six goals in the matches he has played so far and averages at least one goal per match. He will look to continue his goal-scoring form in the final as well; his physicality can prove to be threatening for the Fiorentina defence.

Right-wing: Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina)

The best-attacking option alongside Arthur Cabral is the 25-year-old Argentinian, who can play as a midfielder and as a forward as well. He scored six goals in the Serie A this season. The attacking duo of Fiorentina have a total of 14 goals scored, and this can be a threat to the West Ham defence. Questioning them at all times can lead to West Ham losing their first match in the Conference League this season.