Fiorentina Team News Page 34 - Soccer

Aleksa Terzic - Will miss extended time Terzic has been diagnosed with a grade-two adductor longus strain in the left thigh, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Terzic had just started relieving Cristiano Biraghi more frequently than in the first half of the season, but he'll have to sit out four-to-six weeks due to injury. Lorenzo Venuti will serve as the deputy on both defensive flanks going forward.

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Cristiano Biraghi - Scores from distance against Verona Biraghi won one duel and scored on his only shot in 16 minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Biraghi was mostly spared, but he subbed in once Aleksa Terzic bowed out, and he surprised the goalie with a free kick from halfway, quickly restarting the play that was seemingly halted. It's his first goal of the season. He has notched five chances created, 29 crosses (five accurate), and 16 corners in the last five appearances. Fiorentina will face Milan at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Keeps clean sheet against Verona Terracciano made three saves and didn't concede in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Terracciano blanked the opponents for the first time in ten matches and had a few solid saves in the process. He has surrendered five goals and batted away 11 shots in the last five matches. Fiorentina will face Milan at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Sends in three crosses against Verona Bonaventura won one duel, drew three fouls, and generated three crosses (one accurate) in 34 minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Bonaventura was partially rested after a midweek cup game, but he put up his usual numbers despite the limited playing time. He has registered six shots (one on target), four key passes, 13 crosses (one accurate), and five tackles (three won) in the last five matches. Fiorentina will face Milan at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksa Terzic - Subs off in Verona game Terzic won five duels and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona before leaving with a thigh injury in...

Impact Terzic played over Cristiano Biraghi at left-back and had a decent display, but he couldn't finish the game. "It looks like an adductor injury, but we hope it's nothing serious," coach Vincenzo Italiano commented.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Dominant in Verona match Martinez Quarta won four of five tackles and 14 duels and had three clearances and two blocks in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Martinez Quarta filled in for Nikola Milenkovic (thigh) and his busiest showing in the campaign. He'll mostly alternate with Igor the rest of the way. He has recorded 11 tackles (eight won), three interceptions, seven clearances, and three blocks in the last three appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Wins seven duels against Verona Igor had two tackles (two won), one block, two clearances, and one interception in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Igor turned in a solid shift in the back as Fiorentina finally managed to hold an opponent scoreless. He has registered eight tackles (six won), three interceptions, four clearances, and two blocks in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodo - Shows well against Verona Dodo had two interceptions, two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 win versus Verona.

Impact Dodo had his most dynamic showing of the season and was able to contribute across the board on offense. He has tallied five key passes, 12 crosses (two accurate), four interceptions, and four clearances in the last five tilts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Fires four shots against Verona Gonzalez won 17 duels and recorded four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Gonzalez was highly energetic and paced his team in attempts, but with no end product. He has finally been able to stay healthy for a few weeks, and he has logged one goal, one assist, 17 shots (five on target), and 13 chances created in the last five matches. Fiorentina will face Milan at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Sets up teammate in Verona match Mandragora won one of two tackles and assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Mandragora started twice in a row for the first time in a while and teed up Arthur Cabral with an accurate corner kick for his second assist of the season. He has notched four off-target shots, six chances created, three tackles (two won), and 16 crosses (six accurate) in his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Cabral - Finds target against Verona Cabral won three duels and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Cabral was selected over Luka Jovic in this one and repaid the coach by doubling the lead late in the first half with a header on a corner kick. He scored consecutive goals for just the second time in the season, bringing his tally to five. He has added six shots (four on target) and one key pass in the last five matches (one start).

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Provides assist in Verona game Ikone assisted once to go with two shots (zero on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Ikone drew the start in this one and slipped it to Antonin Barak in the box ahead of the opening goal. He has been splitting time with Riccardo Saponara lately. He hadn't collected points since November. He has notched ten shots (zero on target), six chances created, and eight crosses (one accurate) in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Scores against Verona Barak won two duels and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Barak hit the net for the second time in the campaign thanks to a technical first touch and a potent shot from the middle of the box. He has reclaimed a regular role as of late, as he has started in four of the past five matches, logging nine shots (one on target), seven chances created, three crosses (two accurate), and three tackles (two won).

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - DNP against Verona Milenkovic (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Milenkovic (thigh) made the initial squad list, but he was ultimately given another week to avoid risk, as the squad cruised to victory. He has notched five tackles (two won), seven interceptions, nine clearances, and one block in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

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Riccardo Sottil - Unused versus Empoli Sottil (back) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Sottil was called up after missing extended time with a back problem, but the coach leaned on fitter players. It may be a while before he sees good enough minutes to be a fantasy option, and there's no shortage of competition in his roles.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Plays 50 minutes as substitute Igor generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Despite not being part of Fiorentina's starting XI on Sunday, Igor played more than 45 minutes. The team is expected to play at Verona next Monday, and it would not be surprising if Igor would be one of Fiorentina's main central defenders again.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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