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Jonathan Ikone - Fine after minor scare Ikone did not sustain significant injuries in the Verona game and returned to full practice Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Ikone left the previous game at half-time, but his tests came back clean. He is set to be available for Sunday's home game versus Bologna, but Nicolas Gonzalez is in better shape following an illness and the two have rarely featured together. He has logged five shots, three chances and one crosses in the last four appearances.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina hints at post-Messi era in youthful squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has picked his squad for the two final rounds of South American World Cup qualifying

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McKennie to miss rest of Juventus season, Allegri says

Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the rest of the club's season

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Ikone - Picks up thigh problem Ikone took one off-target shot and bowed out at halftime in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona due to an adductor issue, coach Vincenzo Italiano stated.

Impact Ikone experienced some discomfort in the area in the early going and tried to soldier through it, but the coach took him out at intermission. He is headed for some tests to determine whether the problem will cost him time. Nicolas Gonzalez has been managed lately due to a lingering illness, but he is poised to be back in the XI in Sunday's home game against Bologna regardless of whether Ikone is fit or not.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud helps Milan beat title rival Napoli 1-0 in Serie A

AC Milan took what could prove to be a crucial step toward a first Serie A title for more than a decade as it won 1-0 at rival Napoli

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fear and loathing in Florence - Dusan Vlahovic's return to Fiorentina Dusan Vlahovic got the hostile reception that was expected just weeks after he swapped Florence for Turin - but Juventus had the last laugh

MARCH 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alvaro Odriozola - Suffers minor knee injury Odriozola sprained his left knee in Wednesday's Coppa Italia loss against Juventus, but he did not sustain ligament damage, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Odriozola is set to miss some time, especially considering the short turnaround, but he will be back sooner rather than later as he avoided substantial problems. Lorenzo Venuti will get some run at right-back in the upcoming matches.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović greeted by whistles as Juve beats Fiorentina 1-0

Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović was greeted with plenty of whistles and jeers on his return to Fiorentina for the first time since his acrimonious departure last month

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool, Chelsea in FA Cup; Juventus in action

Liverpool resumes its bid to capture the FA Cup for an eighth time and stay on course for an unlikely quadruple of trophies

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter and Milan draw 0-0 in Italian Cup semifinal 1st leg

Inter Milan’s miserable month has continued when it drew 0-0 against city rival AC Milan in first leg of their Italian Cup semifinal

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows two goals in loss Dragowski gave up two goals while making four saves in a losing effort against Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact It was Dragowski's second straight start after having been relegated to the No. 2 spot coming off an extended injury absence. With Pietro Terracciano seemingly returning to form after dealing with an illness, Dragowski will likely find himself once again relegated to a spot on the bench versus Verona on Sunday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Takes three corners Castrovilli registered three corners, five crosses (zero accurate) and two shots (zero on target) versus Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact While teammate Cristiano Biraghi led the way in both crosses (12) and corners (seven), Castrovilli still had some opportunities to impact the match and generate solid fantasy value. Despite not being the No. 1 option on freekicks, Castrovilli should remain a top-half fantasy target heading into the rest of the 2021-22 campaign.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Racks up 12 crosses Biraghi recorded 12 crosses (two accurate), seven corners and three shots (two on target) against Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Since the calendar turned to 2022, Biraghi has generated two goals on 12 shots (five on target), 46 crosses (16 accurate) and 19 corners ins even contests. The left-back should continue to push the attack from the back line moving forward, making him a top-end fantasy target.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Snags assist off bench Saponara made a 27-minutes substitute appearance versus Sassuolo on Saturday in which he registered one assist, one cross (accurate) and one chance created.

Impact Considering Saponara has made just one start in his last eight outings, not to mentioned another three matches as an unused substitute, he probably shouldn't be expected to offer more than low-end fantasy value moving forward.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Cabral - Scores goal as substitute Cabral scored a goal on one shot off the bench versus Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact It was just the third appearance of the season for Cabral, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him scoring extensively moving forward. Still, the forward has generated a goal and an assist in his last two appearances and is certainly making a case for a spot in the starting XI.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Suspended for two games Bonaventura has been handed a two-game ban for disrespecting the referee and insulting him repeatedly after the red card, the League informed.

Impact Bonaventura will miss the matches against Verona and Bologna barring a successful appeal. Gaetano Castrovilli, Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh will also see an uptick of playing time with Bonaventura unavailable, with the first one having the fantasy fantasy ceiling, even though he has been rather up-and-down.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Unused against Sassuolo Terracciano (illness) did not feature in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Terracciano was fine following an illness, but the coach decided to keep Bartlomiej Dragowski between the sticks. It remains to be seen whether the decision is permanent, as Terracciano had won the starting job due to injury. Fiorentina will host Verona Sunday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Subs in late versus Sassuolo Torreira (thigh) sent in one inaccurate cross in six minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Torreira did not suffer major injuries, but he was rather limited in this one, and Sofyan Amrabat started over him. He will look to get healthier ahead of Sunday's home game against Verona. He has logged two goals, one assist, 15 shots and 17 chances in 23 matches thus far.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Will return against Verona Milenkovic cleared his suspension in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Milenkovic will resume leading the Fiorentina backline in Sunday's home game versus Verona, replacing either Lucas Martinez Quarta or Igor. He has notched five tackles, eight interceptions and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Sent off against Sassuolo Bonaventura took one off-target shot and was sent off in 17 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Bonaventura was deployed off the bench in this one and lost his cool after the referee booked him for a handball, earning a quick red card. He will have to sit out at least next Sunday's home game versus Verona, where two among Gaetano Castrovilli, Youssef Maleh and Alfred Duncan will get the nod in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo 2-1 Fiorentina ' Sassuolo leave it late to defeat Fiorentina ' Serie A 2021/22

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Vlahović scores 2 as injury-hit Juventus wins 3-2 at Empoli

Dušan Vlahović scored twice as injury-depleted Juventus won 3-2 at Empoli to move to within seven points of Serie A leader AC Milan

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pietro Terracciano - Shakes off illness Terracciano (illness) returned to full practice Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Terracciano will be available for Saturday's road game against Sassuolo after sitting out one game due to tonsillitis. Bartlomiej Drawgowski played well in relief, but Pietro Terracciano clearly had the upper hand in the duel before the hiccup. He has allowed 28 goals, made 42 saves and kept four clean sheets in 20 matches thus far.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Avoids meaningful problems Torreira suffered just a knock in the Atalanta match and quickly returned to full practice, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Torreira will be good to go for Saturday's away game against Sassuolo. However, Sofyan Amrabat has fared well lately and the coach could decide to manage Torreira ahead of the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus next week. He has notched seven shots, five chances, five tackles and five interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahovic scores in CL debut, Juve draws 1-1 at Villarreal

Dusan Vlahovic has scored 31 seconds into his Champions League debut as Juventus drew 1-1 at Villarreal in the opening match of their round-of-16 tie

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS