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Riccardo Sottil - Logs assist versus Salernitana Sottil provided one assist, created three chances and delivered three crosses in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Sottil came off the bench in the second half and managed to provide one assist to help his side take home all three points. The forward has now registered two goals and two assists in 12 appearances this season. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started twice in the last five games.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Provides assist in win Duncan provided one assist, created two chances and delivered two crosses in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Duncan had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder is better known to be racking up defensive stats but he has also managed to register one goal and two assists in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Scores versus Salernitana Bonaventura scored one goal on two shots (one on target), delivered two crosses, made one interception and drew three fouls in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Bonaventura had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net to open the score and help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing seven shots, two chances created and six crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Scores brace in win Vlahovic scored twice on seven shots (four on target), delivered one cross and drew one foul in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Vlahovic had an excellent offensive outing as he scored twice to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now found the back of the net in each of his last five appearances, with a total of seven goals and one assist.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Makes six saves in win Terracciano made six saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Terracciano had a great outing as he made six saves to keep a clean sheet and help his side take home all three points. This was the keeper's first clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with racking up 11 saves and allowing three goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Remains out Dragowski (thigh) will miss Saturday's match versus Bologna, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Dragowski has returned to practice, but the coaching staff will hold him out until he fully ready, and his backup Pietro Terracciano has fared well in relief so far.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Will not return versus Salernitana Castrovilli (quad) will not be called up for Saturday's match versus Salernitana, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Castrovilli will skip the third game in a row as the club is giving him ample time to recuperate after an injury-filled first part of the season. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh divvied up the playing time opened in the midfield, and the latter scored in the previous match.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Pulgar - Unused against Bologna Pulgar (ankle) did not feature in Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Pulgar was available for the first time since October 18th following a major ankle sprain, but he did not feature. He will try to challenge starter Lucas Torreira in the upcoming matches. He has logged one assist, three shots, seven chances created and six tackles in five appearances so far.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Scores in win Maleh scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one interception and committed three fouls in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Bologna.

Impact Maleh had a great offensive outing as he scored in the first half to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season in 11 appearances. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started only three games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Makes two saves in win Terracciano conceded two goals and made two saves in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Bologna.

Impact Terracciano was able to make two important saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has failed to register a clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce eight saves and allowed five goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve beats Genoa 2-0 amid spat between Allegri and Morata

Juventus managed to put aside its off-the-field problems as the Bianconeri beat relegation-threatened Genoa 2-0 in Serie A but coach Massimiliano Allegri had a touchline spat with...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erick Pulgar - Bench option against Bologna Pulgar (ankle) is available off the bench for Sunday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Pulgar might make his return on the pitch after a significant ankle problem, although he will likely be eased into action. He is set to cut into Lucas Torreira's playing time. He has posted one assist, three shots, seven chances created and six tackles in five appearances so far.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Pulgar - Called up for Bologna match Pulgar (ankle) has been included in Fiorentina's traveling party to face Bologna Sunday.

Impact Pulgar will have an opportunity to return after missing six weeks due to an ankle sprain. However, the coach already called up players that were not fully ready in the past, sending them to the stands on game-day. Pulgar will likely have to go through a late fitness test to be available. Local reports suggest that he was still a little limited in practice in recent days.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Will miss Bologna game Dragowski (thigh) will remain unavailable for Saturday's match versus Bologna, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Dragowski is having trouble shaking off a thigh strain that has kept him on the mend since early October. Pietro Terracciano will remain on goal until he returns and he has been solid thus far.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Remains out Castrovlli (quad) will not return in Sunday's game versus Bologna, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Castrovlli will sit out the second match in a row due to a muscular ailment. Either Alfred Duncan or Youssef Maleh will replace him in the midfield.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Logs goal and assist Sottil logged one goal and one assist during a 3-1 win Sunday versus Sampdoria.

Impact Sottil logged his second goal and first assist of the 2021-22 Serie A. His contributions indicate he is a capable option to fantasy managers. But unfortunately for Sottil, Jose Callejon and Riccardo Saponara are the Fiorentina team's primary wingers.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Callejon - Contributes to goal again Callejon scored one goal during a 3-1 win Sunday versus Sampdoria.

Impact Callejon contributed to three goals -- by recording one goal and two assists -- across the Fiorentina team's last five Serie A games. The recent statistical output is reassuring, considering he logged no goal contributions across his previous 10 domestic-league appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Logs another goal Vlahovic scored one goal during a 3-1 win Sunday versus Sampdoria.

Impact Vlahovic scored 12 goals across Fiorentina's 15 games of the 2021-22 Serie A. No player has a better goal tally than he does this season, so fantasy managers should consider him an unparalleled option.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Records assist Bonaventura recorded one assist during a 3-1 win Sunday versus Sampdoria.

Impact Bonaventura logged an assist to Fiorentina's first goal, scored by Dusan Vlahovic. He has three assists across 15 games of the 2021-22 Serie A. Concerning his assist rate, it is a team best.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Unused against Sampdoria Benassi (back) did not play in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Benassi returned from a brief absence, but he continues to have a very small role within the team. He has featured six times (one start), logging three off-target shots, four crosses and three interceptions. Fiorentina will face Bologna away Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Kokorin - Plays one minute versus Sampdoria Kokorin (thigh) subbed in late in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Kokorin returned from a seven-game absence caused by a thigh injury. However, he does not project to have a big role as long as Dusan Vlahovic stays healthy. Fiorentina will face Bologna away Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Kokorin - In match-day squad Kokorin (thigh) was named to the match-day squad versus Sampdoria on Tuesday, per SkySports.

Impact Kokorin has been out of the squad since Oct. 3 versus Napoli, a stretch of seven matches on the shelf with his thigh problem. Even prior to getting hurt, the forward managed just 28 combined minutes in three substitute appearances, so fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to factor into the starting XI any time soon.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - On bench Tuesday Benassi (back) will be available off the bench against Sampdoria on Tuesday, per SkySports.

Impact Benassi has featured just once in six appearances for the club, so his absence from the starting XI shouldn't come as a surprise. Given his inability to get onto the pitch, the midfielder should be considered a low-end fantasy option moving forward.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Ruled out for Sampdoria match Castrovilli will miss Tuesday's game against Sampdoria due to muscle fatigue in his quad, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Castrovilli will have to sit out at least one game due to the ailment. Alfred Duncan and Giacomo Bonaventura are the top options to flank Lucas Torreira, with Youssef Maleh and Sofyan Amrabat as the alternates if the coach wants to give the starter a breather in the midweek bout.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Called up for Sampdoria match Benassi (back) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Sampdoria Tuesday.

Impact Benassi missed the previous game due to back pain, but he has a shot to make the bench in this one and the problem is not overly concerning. However, he has featured just six times (one start) even when healthy.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE