Impact Jovic signaled some discomfort to the bench after a change of direction and quickly came out, with Arthur Cabral taking his place. He'll take some tests ahead of Saturday's home game versus Inter.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
FIORENTINA 7-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Luka Jovic - Subs off right away versus Lecce Jovic left Monday's match versus Lecce after just seven minutes due to an apparent muscular injury, Sky Italy informs.
MATCHDAY: Roma can leapfrog Lazio; Villarreal hosts Osasuna
José Mourinho’s Roma will be looking to leapfrog city rival Lazio with a third straight win in Serie A when it plays bottom club SampdoriaOCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lucas Martinez - Called up for Lecce match Martinez Quarta (nose) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lecce Monday.
Impact Martinez Quarta broke his nose in the last game and sat out the midweek Conference League game versus Hearts. He might be an option for this one, but the coach might prefer going with Nikola Milienkovic and Igor in the back given his conditions.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Ranieri - Unavailable for Lecce game Ranieri wasn't included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lecce Monday.
Impact Ranieri picked up an unspecified injury in practice and won't travel with the team for this one. He's generally the fourth option as far as center-backs are concerned, and the top three are available.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Youssef Maleh - Will miss Lecce game Maleh hasn't been called up for Monday's tilt against Lecce due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.
Impact Maleh could have been an option with Sofyan Amrabat suspended for this one, but he came down with an ailment and won't be available. Rolando Mandragora and Alfred Duncan should see more minutes than usual since the midfield will be two guys short.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pierluigi Gollini - Unavailable versus Lecce Gollini wasn't named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lecce Monday due to back pain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Gollini picked up the problem during the midweek Conference League match versus Hearts and won't be an option for this one, although Pietro Terracciano has routinely manned the goal in the recent domestic fixtures. Michele Cerofolini will serve as the second-string goalie.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Martinez - Misses Conference League tilt Martinez Quarta was unavailable for Thursday's game versus Hearts due to a fractured nose, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Martinez Quarta had originally been called up despite the problem, but he wasn't ultimately risked, with Nikola Milenkovic and Igor getting the start in the back. The same thing might happen again versus Lecce Monday.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo set to feature again in Europa League
It's the fourth round of group games in the Europa League and Europa Conference LeagueOCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riccardo Sottil - Ruled out in Conference League Sottil (back) is not included in the squad for Thursday's Conference League clash with Hears.
Impact Sottil isn't back in the squad list as expected as he continues to be absent from training with back spasms. Sottil's next chance to play is a Monday trip to Lecce.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lazio's dominating display in Florence | Movie of the Match | Fiorentina-Lazio | Serie A 2022/23
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Antonin Barak - Comes off bench in Lazio game Barak (undisclosed) took one off-target shot, won one of two tackles, sent in one inaccurate cross, and drew one foul in 31 minutes in Monday's 0-4 loss to Lazio.
Impact Barak saw only limited action, without making an impact, after sitting out the midweek European Conference league game because of an ailment. He will be in contention to start in Monday's road game versus Lecce. He has posted four off-target shots, three chances created, four inaccurate crosses, and five tackles (three won) in the last five appearances.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Igor - Logs four interceptions in Lazio game Igor (thigh) won one tackle, had four interceptions, and created one scoring chance in 59 minutes in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Igor stayed in the XI despite suffering a minor injury midweek, as Nikola Milenkovic continues to be managed following a thigh break. The two will be in the mix with Lucas Martinez Quarta to start versus Lecce Monday. He has tallied nine tackles, seven interceptions, five clearances, and three blocks in six appearances, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sofyan Amrabat - Will miss Lecce game Amrabat won two of two tackles, created one scoring chance, took one off-target shot, and sent in one accurate cross in Monday's 0-4 loss to Lazio and will be suspended for one gam...
Impact Amrabat had a pedestrian showing and was taken out pretty early in the second half. Rolando Mandragora will anchor the midfield in Monday's game, flanked by two among Giacomo Bonaventura, Antonin Barak, Youssef Maleh and Alfred Duncan.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lazio wins at Fiorentina 4-0 to move to 3rd in Serie A
Lazio has continued its impressive form domestically to win at Fiorentina 4-0 and move into third place in Serie AOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giacomo Bonaventura - Plays 72 minutes in defeat Bonaventura had two shots (zero on target), four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 4-0 loss versus Lazio.
Impact Bonaventura was relieved during the 72nd by Youssef Maleh. Prior to coming off, he was second on the squad in accurate crosses and chances created. He's creating about a chance per game in the middle of the pitch for Fiorentina.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Jovic - Six shots in loss Jovic took six shots (one on target) and created one chance in Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Lazio.
Impact Although he took a match-high in shot attempts Monday, Jovic only landed one of those attempts on target. Accordingly, it was a matter of volume over quality for Fiorentina all evening, and the score sheet clearly reflects this discrepancy. Jovic was in the starting XI and played the full 90 during this one after coming off the bench last time out. He has one goal in eight appearances (six starts) within Serie A.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cristiano Biraghi - 17 crosses in defeat Biraghi sent in 17 crosses (six accurate), took nine corners and added two off-target shots during Monday's 4-0 defeat to Lazio.
Impact Biraghi was all over the pitch in this one, and his 17 crosses easily led all players for the match. He was also his team's preferred set piece option from both sides. Unfortunately, his efforts did not translate to the score sheet, as his team were thoroughly dominated on the counter from whistle to whistle.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pietro Terracciano - Concedes four in defeat Terracciano grabbed two saves (four goals conceded) during Monday's 4-0 defeat to Lazio.
Impact Terracciano and the entire Fiorentina back line had an evening to forget in this one, as they were countered early and often. Across six starts this season, he's made just 11 saves against nine goals conceded. Next up is an away tilt at Lecce.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Forest looks to climb off bottom of Premier League
Nottingham Forest can climb off the bottom of the Premier League by beating Aston Villa in the final game of the Premier League’s latest roundOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riccardo Sottil - Will continue to miss time Sottil (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Lazio.
Impact Sottil continues to deal with back spasms and has been unable to practice for over a week now. Nicolas Gonzalez, Riccardo Saponara or Christian Kouame will start as left winger Monday.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Igor - Available versus Lazio Igor (thigh) has been called up for Monday's game versus Lazio.
Impact Igor bowed out early versus Hearts, but he subbed off before picking up a substantial injury. He'll be in contention to start with Lucas Martinez Quarta, and his level of fitness will be a factor too.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonin Barak - Called up for Lazio clash Barak (undisclosed) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lazio Monday.
Impact Barak was spared midweek, but he's quickly back among the call-ups and might keep his starting job in the midfield. He has posted four shots (zero on target), three chances created, three tackles (two won), and five clearances in the last five matches. The alternatives if he was brought off the bench would be Alfred Duncan and Rolando Mandragora.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Igor - Subs off in European Conference League Igor left Thursday's game against Hearts early because of some discomfort in his thigh, and the hope is that he stopped before getting hurt, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.
Impact Igor will take some tests to determine whether he could feature in Monday's game versus Fiorentina. Given the short turnaround, it's more likely that Nikola Milenkovic and Lucas Martinez Quarta will get the nod even if the problem isn't particularly severe.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonin Barak - Will miss ECL game Barak practiced on the side Wednesday and wasn't called up for Thursday's Conference League game versus Hearts, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact It's possible that Barak is simply being managed ahead of Monday's game versus Lazio, although that will be clearer if he returns to full training after the upcoming fixture. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh would be candidates to replace him in case he's dealing with a physical problem.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodo - Called up for Conference League game Dodo (calf) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Hearts Thursday.
Impact Dodo has shaken off the calf injury that cost him the past two matches, as the break helped him miss limited time. He will start over Lorenzo Venuti once fully healthy, but he might be limited for a game or two at first. He has notched two shots (one on target), two chances created, seven tackles, and three interceptions in five appearances so far.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
