Fiorentina Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Arthur Cabral - Scores goal Cabral scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Cabral continues to be a substitute. However, he is acclimating to his reverted role, as his goal indicates. Fantasy managers should not expect Cabral to be a regular part of Fiorentina's starting XI like he was two Fiorentina games before and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Allows one goal Terracciano registered two saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Despite saving shots from Tyronne Ebuehi and Francesco Caputo, Terracciano failed to prevent a Nicolo Cambiaghi goal that went past him. Without a clean sheet since November, the goalkeeper will try to finally maintain one again Monday at Verona.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Leaves Empoli game in first half Milenkovic bowed out after 38 minutes in Sunday's match versus Empoli due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Milenkovic didn't put up stats during his time on the pitch and quickly subbed off after indicating some discomfort. Lucas Martinez Quarta and Igor would take over as the starters if he was forced to miss time.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Available against Empoli Sottil (back) is in the squad list to face Empoli Sunday, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Sottil is fit for the first time since mid-September following a challenging bout with a back problem and the eventual surgery. He was a regular early on, but he'll have to compete with Christian Kouame, Riccardo Saponara, and newcomer Josip Brekalo going forward. He has logged ten chances, 12 shots (seven on target), 20 crosses (two accurate), and two assists in seven appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Active off bench Barak played eight minutes off the bench during Thursday's clash with Braga.

Impact Barak came off the bench for the final eight minutes of Thursday's 4-0 win. The midfielder was back in the team after recovering from a stomach bug that prevented him playing against Juventus last time out.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Productive again in Juventus clash Biraghi sent in ten crosses (one accurate), won one tackle, and had three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Biraghi recorded double-digit deliveries for the second game in a row, and the third in the last five, and was busy in the back as well, but he wasn't very precise. He has tallied 40 crosses (nine accurate), eight chances created, and seven tackles (six won) in the last five contests. Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Strong in Juventus loss Milenkovic won six duels and two of three tackles and had one interception and two clearances in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Milenkovic was stout as ever in the back, but the opponents still found a way to knock it on goal once and come away with all the three points. He has logged six shots (one on target), eight tackles (four won), seven interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Lacks precision against Juventus Bonaventura won two duels and generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Bonaventura was fairly active in the final third, but his performance was marred by poor touch. He has notched nine shots (two on target), four chances created, 14 crosses (zero accurate), and six tackels (four won) in the last five games. He has yet to collect a point in 2023. Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Busy in Juventus game Amrabat had two interceptions, one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Amrabat picked up stats in almost every category in both phases while going mano-a-mano with opposing midfielders. He has recorded two shots (both on target), four crosses (one accurate), eight tackels (six won), and six interceptions in the last five games. Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Creates two chances versus Juventus Gonzalez drew three fouls registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Gonzalez had a so-so display like most of his teammates but managed to pick up a few stats across the board on offense. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, adding ten shots (four on target), six chances created, and eight crosses (two accurate). Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kouame - Passable against Juventus Kouame drew three fouls, won sevel duels, and had one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Kouame had a low-end stat line but was nonetheless one of the busiest among Fiorentina attackers in an underwhelming day for their offense. He has tallied 11 shots (four on target), one key pass, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Clears disqualification Igor served his one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Igor will be available for Sunday's home game versus Empoli and has routinely started over Luca Ranieri and Lucas Martinez Quarta in 2023. He has notched seven tackles (six won), three interceptions, six clearances, and three blocks in the past five matches, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Eligible for Empoli game Mandragora completed a one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Mandragora will be back into the fold next Sunday and will fight for minutes with Giacomo Bonaventura, Antonin Barak, Alfred Duncan, and Gaetano Castrovilli. He has recorded ten shots (one on target), seven chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), and ten tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Unlucky versus Juventus Castrovilli (calf) won three duels and had one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in 29 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Castrovilli saw robust playing time in his return and equalized late with a great shot from outside the box, but it was waved off due to offside by a teammate. He's set to affect primarily Antonin Barak and Alfred Duncan's playing time. He has posted two off-target shots, one chance created, one inaccurate cross, and three tackles in four appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once in Juventus clah Terracciano had two saves, one punch, and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Terracciano batted away a point-blank header by Adrien Rabiot when it had already crossed the goal-line and kept the score close with two key saves in the second half. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in 2023. He has surrendered seven goals and made ten saves in the last five matches. Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Antonin Barak - Will miss Juventus tilt Barak will skip Sunday's game versus Juventus due to a stomach bug, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Barak came down with an illness and won't be an option Sunday. Alfred Duncan and Alessandro Bianco are the next men up in the midfield, and Gaetano Castrovilli could get minutes after a pair of injuries.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Close to returning Sottil (back) has resumed training with the rest of the group, but he won't be an option Sunday against Juventus, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Sottil underwent back surgery due to a hernia in late November after missing almost a couple of months. He's nearing full health, but he'll be given a little more time to work on his conditioning before re-joining the squad.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Will be called up against Juventus Castrovilli (calf) will be an option Sunday versus Juventus, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Castrovilli has recovered pretty quickly from a calf strain, but he had yet to start seeing big minutes following a knee injury before the setback, and that should continue to be the case for a while. He has recorded two off-target shots and two tackles in three appearances off the bench so far.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sofyan Amrabat - Wins two tackles versus Bologna Amrabat (nose) had one interception and one block, won two of two tackles, and drew four fouls in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Amrabat didn't miss time despite a nose fracture and produced his usual gritty effort in the midfield. He has tallied six tackles (five won), four interceptions, two clearances, and one shot on target in the last four games.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Picks up fifth yellow card Mandragora sent in one cross, had one interception, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in 29 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Mandragora came off the bench for the second straight game after an injury and was cautioned for protesting in the second half. He'll have to sit one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Sofyan Amrabat, Antonin Barak, and Giacomo Bonaventura have started in the midfield in recent games, while Alfred Duncan and Alessandro Bianco have been the top backups.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Suspended for Juventus clash Igor won two of three tackles and had one interception and one clearance in 45 minutes and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Igor didn't have a great performance and will have to sit one due to yellow-card accumulation. Lucas Martinez Quarta will likely join Nikola Milenkovic in the back next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Whips in 10 crosses Biraghi recorded 10 crosses (one accurate), five corners and three tackles (three accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Biraghi continues to lead the league in crosses made with 203. He has been having one of the most consistent seasons on the team with an average of 10.1 crosses (3.1 accurate) a match. The 30-year-old is just 83 crosses away from his career high in Serie A.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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