AUGUST 25, 2023 • SKY.COM
FIORENTINA 7-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Transfer Centre: Mohamed Salah, Sofyan Amrabat and Matheus Nunes latest Transfer Centre
Antonin Barak - Progressing but will skip more tilts Barak (illness) underwent further tests and has been given the green light to ramp up his activity in training that will allow him to re-join the rest of the group within the next...
Impact Barak is on his way back after dealing with an unspecified viral infection for most of the summer. Considering the timetable provided by the team, he could be back for the Atalanta game on September 17 after the first break, but he could be given more time to improve his conditioning.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Transfer Centre LIVE! Lucas Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus, Sofyan Amrabat latest Transfer Centre
AUGUST 21, 2023 • SKY.COM
Arthur Melo - Makes four tackles in Viola debut Arthur made four tackles (all won), one clearance and one interception and drew three fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Arthur had a convincing performance on his first Serie A match since joining Fiorentina. He played as a deep-lying playmaker, dictating the tempo and distributing the ball with accuracy and vision, while also showing hustle to help Viola retaining possession. The midfielder has another opportunity to show his talent consistently in Europe and, despite not being known for scoring or assisting that much, there's some untapped fantasy upside due to the role he's envisioned to have in his new team.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pietro Terracciano - Concedes one versus Genoa Terraciano made one save and conceded one goal during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Pietro Terracciano saw his side completely controlling actions during the first half and it looked like the goalkeeper would cruise to a clean sheet. But the came Davide Biraschi, appearing in front of him after eluding a defender inside the box and sending the ball into the back of the net in the 58th for what was the consolation goal for the opposition. A steady presence in front of the net over the last two campaigns, Terraciano will hope to have another productive outing during Aug. 27 home clash against Lecce.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rolando Mandragora - Scores versus Genoa Mandragora scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made two tackles (one won) during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Mandragora had a nice performance, scoring the fourth goal for Fiorentina with a header off a chip-in pass in the 56th minute. The midfielder was also heavily involved on the build-up of plays and can be a fantasy gem for the Viola if he plays like this more frequently throughout the campaign.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores versus Genoa Gonzalez scored a goal off two shots (both on target) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Nicolas Gonzalez had a superb performance, scoring the third goal for Fiorentina in the 40th minute with a clinical header off a corner-kick cross. He didn't play at the level that made him to receive Viola's number 10 shirt for this season but it was enough to help him side to start the campaign on the right way. Up next for Gonzalez is Aug. 27 home clash against Lecce.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giacomo Bonaventura - Scores, assists versus Genoa Bonaventura scored a goal off his lone shot, made an assist and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Bonaventura had a brilliant performance, scoring the second goal for Fiorentina in the 11th minute after picking up a rebound from the goalkeeper inside the box. He was also very active on the build-up of plays, which included assisting Rolando Mandragora for his side's fourth goal. After this great season debut, the midfielder will try to keep it up during Aug. 27 home clash against Lecce.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
M'bala Nzola - Logs assist versus Genoa Nzola provided an assist, had one off-target shot and created two chances during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Nzola had a poor performance overall against Genoa but still found a way to appear on the scoresheet as he made the last pass before Cristiano Biraghi took over and scored a wonderful goal in the 5th minute. Other than that, the forward only had one shot, which was off target, ultimately being subbed off after 82 minutes. With some heavy competition for the striker spot at the Viola, Nzola will hope to perform better during Aug. 27 home opener against Lecce.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristiano Biraghi - Scores, assists versus Genoa Biraghi scored a goal off his lone shot, made an assist, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.
Impact Biraghi had a stellar performance on the season debut, scoring a sublime solo goal in the fifth minute to open the scoring for Fiorentina. He also provided an assist for Giacomo Bonaventura's second goal with a corner.kick cross, and sent lots of other crosses into the opposition's box, being a fantasy star for the Viola. The left-back will try to keep it up during Aug. 27 home opener against Lecce.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Kouame - Completes disqualificition Kouame will be an option versus Lecce Sunday following a one-game ban.
Impact Kouame had picked up his fifth yellow card in the final game of the last season. He featured all over the frontline in 2022/2023, which gave him decent playing time even though he was never a full-time starter.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Genoa-Fiorentina 1-4 | Viola Score Four: Goals & Highlights | Serie A 2023/24
AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jonathan Ikone - Sidelined for Empoli game Ikone has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Empoli due to a hip issue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Ikone is dealing with just a knock, but he's not good to go for this one. Riccardo Sottil, Aleksandr Kokorin, and Gino Infatino are the alternative options in his role.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yerry Mina - Ruled out for opener Mina hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Genoa due to lack of conditioning, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Mina spent a few weeks without a team and isn't fully up to speed physically. Either Luca Ranieri or Lucas Martinez Quarta will team up with Nikola Milenkovic in the middle of the defense.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Antonin Barak - Will miss first game Barak has been ruled for Saturday's tilt against Genoa due to an illness, Fiorentina informed.
Impact Barak returned from vacation with a viral infection and has struggled to get into playing shape afterward. He's reportedly still limited in training, so he could miss further games. Giacomo Bonaventura, Abdelhamid Sabiri, and Gino Infantino are the other options in his role.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sofyan Amrabat: Liverpool contact Fiorentina over signing of midfielder, report Sky in Italy Liverpool have held talks with Fiorentina via intermediaries over the potential signing of Sofyan Amrabat, report Sky in Italy.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • SKY.COM
Gaetano Castrovilli - Undergoes knee surgery Castrovilli went under the knife to repair his left ACL, Fiorentina announced.
Impact Castrovilli took further tests after failing the medicals with Bournemouth, which revealed that his previous injury hadn't completely healed. He's headed for an extended rehab and will likely be back only during the Spring. He rotated with Giacomo Bonaventura, Antonin Barak, and Alfred Duncan when available. They also signed Gino Infantino this summer.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
M'bala Nzola - Transfers to Fiorentina Nzola has moved to Fiorentina on a permanent deal from Spezia, the side announced.
Impact Nzola quickly returns to the top flight after a career season where he notched 13 goals and two assists in 31 matches and will reunite with coach Vincenzo Italiano. He'll replace Arthur Cabral, who's headed to Benfica, but he'll have more competition than during his time at Spezia.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oliver Christensen - Transfers to Fiorentina Christensen joined Fiorentina from Hertha Berlin, the team announced.
Impact Christensen fared recently in his lone season as the starter in Bundesliga even though his side got relegated. He made 98 saves, allowed 68 goals, and kept three clean sheets in 33 appearances. He'll push Pietro Terracciano, who will likely remain the top option at first. They might alternate considering they'll play in Europe too.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brentford make offer of around €30m for Fiorentina's Gonzalez Brentford have made an offer of around €30million (£25.9m) offer for Fiorentina winger Nico Gonzalez. Thomas Frank’s side are seeking attack...
AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gaetano Castrovilli - Fails medicals with Bornemouth Castrovilli will re-join the squad after the result of his physical tests ahead of his prospective move to Bournemouth were deemed inadequate, Fiorentina informed.
Impact Castrovilli was participating in the friendlies before the transfer came together and Fiorentina stated that he passed all the previous tests. He missed most of last season due to an ACL tear. It remains to be seen whether he'll move elsewhere since he has a year on his contract and the extension talks haven't gone well.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yerry Mina - Signs with Fiorentina Mina has joined Fiorentina after leaving Everton at the end of his contract, the club relayed.
Impact Mina didn't play a lot last season and missed a lot of time in 2021/2022 as well. He combined for 17 tackles, 17 interceptions, 55 clearances, and 13 blocks in 20 matches in the past two campaigns. He'll divvy up minutes with Nikola Milenkovic, Lucas Martinez Quarta, and Luca Ranieri at his new club.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gino Infantino - Transfers to Fiorentina Infantino has agreed to a five-year contract upon joining Fiorentina from Rosario Central, the club informed.
Impact Infantino shined in the recent U-20 World Cup and already has 74 appearances under his belt. He has tallied six goals and two assists so far in his career. He'll be able to feature in multiple positions in their scheme, but he'll have to fight for playing time with a few veterans in the early going.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brighton signs Brazilian defender Igor Julio from Fiorentina ahead of European campaign
Brazilian defender Igor Julio has completed his move to Brighton from FiorentinaJULY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arthur Melo - Moves to Fiorentina Arthur has joined Fiorentina on loan with option to buy from Juventus, the two teams announced.
Impact Arthur will look to bounce back at his new club after failing to log a single appearance with Liverpool in 2022/2023 since he spent most of the campaign on the shelf due to two big injuries. He'll have better chances of being a regular if Sofyan Amrabat departs. He tallied nine chances, 29 tackles, 11 interceptions, and four off-target shots in 26 appearances (13 starts) the year before.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
