Fiorentina Team News Page 37 - Soccer

Chase for Champions League spots intensifying in Serie A

It seems only a total collapse could keep Napoli from winning its first Serie A title in 33 years but the chase for the three remaining Champions League spots is intensifying

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvatore Sirigu - Transfers to Fiorentina Sirigu has moved to Fiorentina on a permanent deal from Napoli, the club announced.

Impact Sirigu will serve as Pietro Terracciano's deputy since Pierluigi Gollini joined Napoli in a corresponding move. He'll perhaps have a better shot at getting minutes at his new home, but the starter has been solid so far. He hasn't featured yet this season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Unused versus Torino Mandragora (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Mandragora returned to the squad list after missing three games, but he evidently wasn't fit enough to provide his contribution. He'll look to push Alfred Duncan for minutes going forward.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Creates one chance against Torino Saponara (ankle) had one cross and one tackle (zero won), created one scoring chance, and drew one foul in 54 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Saponara got the nod after missing one game, but he wasn't particularly effective. He'll split time with Luka Jovic until Nicolas Gonzalez is ready to start. He has scored once and posted three shots (two on target), three chances created, and four crosses (two accurate) in the last three appearances.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodo - Serves disqualificaiton Dodo completed his one-game ban in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Dodo had to miss one following a red card. He should be back in the XI over Lorenzo Venuti in Sunday's away game versus Lazio. He has posted five crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (zero won), and one interception in the last three matches.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A stunning strike by Miranchuk | Top Moment | Fiorentina-Torino | Serie A 2022/23

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Antonin Barak - Three shots as substitute Barak had three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Barak was subbed on in the 68th minute Saturday, and managed two shots on target - tied for the most on the team - before the final whistle blew. He has just one goal this season in 15 appearances (nine starts) though, so while his performance today is a positive sign, his lack of goalscoring remains a concern moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kouame - Six shots in loss Kouame took six shots (two on target), created one chance and had two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Kouame led the team in shots Saturday, taking six but managing just two on target. He also created one chance, so had plenty of opportunities to secure a goal contribution. Kouame has four goal contributions (two goals and two assists) in 18 appearances this season, so the production has been by no means elite. He has also hit a bit of a slump, having not scored or assisted in nine straight league games.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Three chances created Venuti created three chances and had six crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Venuti led the team in chances created Saturday, finishing the game with three. He also whipped in six crosses (two accurate) both of which led the team. While he has created chances all season, Venuti has just one assist in nine appearances this season. With Fiorentina also struggling to keep clean sheets, it's difficult to trust Venuti to produce moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once in loss Terracciano made two saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Terracciano faced three shots on target Saturday, saving two but conceding the only goal of the game. This is the sixth straight game he failed to keep a clean sheet, something he has only done twice this season. Terracciano faces a more difficult matchup next Sunday, as the team travels to Rome to face Lazio who have 31 goals in 18 matches this season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Available versus Torino Saponara (ankle) has been called up for Saturday's game against Torino, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Saponara had to miss the previous fixture after tweaking his ankle, but the problem wasn't too serious. He has scored and assisted once in the last four matches, tallying six shots (two on target), four chances created, and five crosses (two accurate). However, his playing time will likely take a hit with Nicolas Gonzalez now back in the fold.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Called up for Torino game Mandragora (thigh) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Mandragora is good to go after missing three games with a thigh problem. He might not be ready to start right away, but he'll supplant Alfred Duncan and Alessandro Bianco in the midfield once he's close to 100 percent. He has scored and assisted once in 13 matches (ten starts), adding 22 shots (four on target), and 22 tackles.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Suffers calf injury Castrovilli has been diagnosed with a medium-grade lesion of the gastrocnemius muscle of the right calf, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Castrovilli is back on the shelf quickly after recovering from multiple knee injuries. The new problem is likely to sideline him for four-to-six weeks. He has made just three off-the-bench appearances so far, so their rotation isn't particularly affected by his absence.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina reject Leicester bid for Nicolas Gonzalez Leicester City’s initial offer for Argentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez has been knocked back by Fiorentina, sources have told 90min.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leicester edging closer to deal for Fiorentina forward Leicester have agreed personal terms with Nicolas Gonzalez as they await to hear whether Fiorentina have accepted their bid of around £30m.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dybala has the Olimpico at his feet | Top Moment | Roma-Fiorentina | Serie A 2022/23

JANUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Records two shots Bonaventura registered two shots (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Bonaventura was quiet in the midfield on Sunday, failing to get a shot on target in the loss against Roma. He is the team leader in goals on a struggling offense with just three. Two of those goals came just before the winter break, but has not been able to find the net in the new year. The Italian has totaled three shots (zero on target) and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last three games.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - 11 crosses against Roma Biraghi generated 11 crosses (four accurate) and nine corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Biraghi had a busy day despite his team losing with multi-digit crosses on Sunday. He now has 184 crosses (58 accurate) on the year and ups his average accurate crosses a game to 3.4. It is hard to imagine that the 30-year-old only has two assists so far, however he is one of the most dangerous players on the left side of the field with his amazing ability to create crosses to the attack.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Allows two in loss Terracciano registered two saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Terracciano let in two goals on Sunday, which gives him six goals allowed in the last four matches. He is not recording many saves a match with two a contest with a total of 31 thus far. The 32-year-old will welcome Torino on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last seven games.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma, Atalanta and Lazio win to close in on top 4 in Serie A

The race for the Champions League qualifying spots is getting tighter in Serie A

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodo - Sent off against Roma Dodo was shown a red card in the 24th minute of Sunday's clash against Roma following a foul on Nicola Zalewski for his second booking of the match.

Impact Dodo picked up two yellow cards in the opening half hour of Sunday's game, leading to a sending off and a suspension for next weekend's Torino game as well. Lorenzo Venuti should continue as his replacement at right-back.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Starting against Roma Terracciano (thigh) is in Fiorentina's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Roma.

Impact Terracciano missed Thursday's Coppa Italia win over Sampdoria due to a leg wound that required stitches, but he is fit enough to return to the XI in goal on Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Ruled out for Roma bout Saponara (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Roma, Fiorentina relay.

Impact Saponara suffered an ankle problem in practice during the week and will sit the second consecutive contest because of it. Christian Kouame and Nicolas Gonzalez will be top options for the left wing in this one.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Makes squad for Roma clash Terracciano (knee/thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Roma, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Terracciano sat out a midweek cup match due to a large wound, but he should be fit enough for this one. He has kept two clean sheets in 14 matches, making 29 saves, and allowing 20 goals.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Chase for Champions League spots intensifying in Serie A

Roma, Atalanta and Lazio win to close in on top 4 in Serie A