Fiorentina Team News Page 23 - Soccer

M'bala Nzola - Scores first Fiorentina goal Nzola came off the bench to score with his only shot in Monday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Nzola got off the mark for his new club in stoppage time with a composed chip over the keeper. The striker, who scored 13 goals for Spezia last season, had started the previous three games, but was demoted to the bench after failing to net in his first six appearances. The goal could give him the confidence boost he needed and he could be in line for a return to the starting XI for Sunday's game against Napoli.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores again Gonzalez scored once from six attempts at goal (one on target) and created one chance in Monday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Gonzalez scored for the second consecutive game when he pounced onto a loose ball in the area and smashed home. The attacker now has four for the season and sits joint third in the goal-scoring charts. He will hope to keep his good run of form going when Fiorentina take on Napoli on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Unused versus Cagliari Biraghi (ankle) didn't play versus Cagliari Monday.

Impact Biraghi was called up a few days after rolling his ankle but wasn't risked as Fiorentina won pretty easily. The coach stated he wasn't 100 percent yet but could be ready for Thursday's European Conference League match, so he shouldn't have issues ahead of the next Serie A game.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina beats Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A

Fiorentina has moved level on points with third-place Napoli in Serie A with a 3-0 win over bottom club Cagliari

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristiano Biraghi - Called up for Cagliari match Biraghi (ankle) made Fiorentina's squad list to face Cagliari Monday.

Impact Biraghi escaped without relevant problem and will be an option few days after the injury, although Fabiano Parisi figures to have better chances of being in the XI. He has tallied 23 crosses (three accurate), seven clearances, and 13 corners in five appearances so far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Avoids major injuries Biraghi is nursing an ankle sprain but didn't suffer a fracture or ligament damage, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Biraghi will be re-evaluated in the coming days and will miss a game or two but won't be out long-term. Michael Kayode and Fabiano Parisi will man the defensive flanks while he heals.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Registers most crosses in the game Biraghi (ankle) recorded five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Frosinone. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Biraghi made one tackle, one clearance and blocked one shot. He was replaced at half time by Michael Kayode due to an ankle injury. He has started four out of five games this season and has recorded a total of seven clearances, three tackles, three interceptions and one assist.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Sets up goal against Frosinone Duncan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Duncan assisted Nicolas Gonzalez in the 19th minute for the opening goal of the match. He also recorded one tackle and one interception. He has started three out of five league games this season and has scored once and assisted thrice. He has also created a total of 11 chances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Nets against Frosinone Gonzalez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Gonzalez scored the opening goal of the match in the 19th minute assisted by Alfred Duncan. He also made three tackles and one interception. He has started all five games this season in the league and has scored thrice and assisted once. He has also taken a total of 11 shots.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes against Frosinone Terracciano recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Terracciano made two save and two clearances but conceded an equalizer to Matias Soule in the 70th minute. He has played four games and has made a total of 13 saves but eight of those saves came against Udinese last week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Subs off against Frosinone Biraghi sent in five crosses (two accurate), won one tackle, and had one block and one clearance in the first half before leaving Thursday's 1-1 draw with Frosinone due to an ankle...

Impact Biraghi had a solid first half and still wound up leading his team in deliveries but couldn't continue due to an injury. He'll be assessed ahead of Monday's home game versus Cagliari. He and Fabiano Parisi started together in this one, with the teammate adapting to the right flank. He was replaced by Michael Kayode, who figures to be the starter with Dodo (knee) out long-term.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Starting Thursday Gonzalez (abdomen) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Gonzalez will be making his return to the pitch on Thursday after dealing with an abdominal injury. The attacker missed the last game due to the injury but seems to be fully fit now that he is back in the starting XI. He should be a normal starter moving forward now that he is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Will be option against Frosinone Gonzalez (abdomen) "isn't 100 percent, but he'll be available, and we'll see how to best utilize him," coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Gonzalez will be back in the squad after missing one game due to a knock, but there are no guarantees he'll return to the XI, as that will hinge on how he feels close to the game. Still, he's a safe bet to safe minutes and could make an impact even off the bench. He has logged two goals, one assist, eight shots (three on target), and two chances created in four games so far.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Logs six clearances in win Nzola had zero shots and made two tackles (both won) and six clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Nzola couldn't do much offensively but still found a way to help his side, providing a lot of hustle and defensive help, especially on set pieces. The forward is still to score his first goal since moving to Fiorentina and has strong competition for a starting spot up front, but the dedication shown here could be the difference for him to have the edge.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Logs four crosses versus Udinese Biraghi sent in four inaccurate crosses and made three clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Biraghi tried to do his bread-and-butter here, but his crosses weren't finding a target like they usually do. Anyway, the left-back found a way to add value, this time helping defensively against a home side that played better most of the time. With 18 crosses over his three starts, Biraghi will hope to remain in the lineup for Thursday's visit to Frosinone.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Shines against Udinese Terraciano made eight saves and kepr a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Terraciano was the hero for Fiorentina here with arguably the best performance of his career, making several stops, including some off point-blank, unmarked strikes. If he was fighting with Oliver Christensen for a starting spot before this match, it will now very hard sending him to the bench after an eight-save effort.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Scores, assists against Udinese Bonaventura scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made an assist and created two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Bonaventura had another masterpiece in his 100th league match for Fiorentina, being key for his side to win all three points with an assist for their first goal and then a classy long-range strike to seal the 2-0 win during second half's stoppage time. That's now three goals and two assists over five starts for the playmaker, his most prolific start of campaign in a Viola uniform.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Scores again versus Udinese Martinez Quarta scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won), two clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udi...

Impact Martinez Quarta didn't have spectacular numbers on defense other than the clean sheet but more than made up for that on offense, making a surprise run to the opposition's field and appearing completely unmarked after picking up a long pass from Giacomo Bonaventura and showing poise in front of the goalkeeper to break the deadlock in the 32nd minute. That's now back-to-back matches with a goal for the center-back, who keeps fighting to consolidate himself as a full-time starter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Nicolas Gonzalez - Extends contract with Fiorentina Gonzalez (abdomen) has prolonged his contract until 2028, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Gonzalez received interest from abroad and was rewarded for sticking around a few weeks after deadline day. He's been at the club since 2021 and quickly became one of their most productive attackers. He has reportedly resumed practicing, but he'll be a late call for the Frosinone game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Jonathan Ikone - Unused against Udinese Ikone (hip) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Ikone was back from a muscular injury but didn't get minutes right away, as the coach preferred players in better shape in a tight contest. He'll face competition from Christian Kouame, Riccardo Sottil, and Josip Brekalo in the short term.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodo - Diagnosed with major injury Dodo suffered an ACL tear in his right knee Sunday, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Dodo got hurt in one of the first actions and will have surgery in the next few days. He'll try to return before the end of the season, but there are no guarantees he'll manage. Youngster Micheal Kayode, who has shown well when called upon, and Nicolo Pierozzi are the only other right-backs on the squad.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina beats Cagliari 3-0 to move level with third-place Napoli in Serie A