FIORENTINA NEWS

Dusan Vlahovic - Contained by Juventus Vlahovic took two off-target shots, had one block, drew five fouls and won eight duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Vlahovic held his own from the physical standpoint in this one, but he did not have many opportunities to do damage given the nature of the game. He was coming off a hat-trick. He has tallied eight goals, one assist, 38 shots and 12 chances created in 12 games. Fiorentina will face Milan at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Suspended for next game Martinez Quarta won ten duels, had three interceptions and four clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Martinez Quarta had a strong outing and piled up stats, but Juventus broke through late and he will be forced to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Fiorentina will be down both starters versus Milan in two weeks, so backups Igor and Matija Nastasic will likely both the nod.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once against Juventus Terracciano had two saves, one clearance and one punch and gave up one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Terracciano had some strong interventions but he was beaten on his own post by a close-range effort from angled position by Juan Cuadrado late in the game. He has allowed eight goals, made 12 saves and kept two clean sheets in eight matches. It is possible that Bartlomiej Dragowski returns in time for the Milan clash coming up in two weeks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nikola Milenkovic - Sent off against Juventus Milenkovic had five clearances and one block, won one of two tackles and picked up two yellow cards in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Milenkovic had a solid display for about an hour, but then he was booked twice in short order. He will have to sit out the Milan game after the break. Matija Nastasic and Igor are the next men up in the defense.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby on tap, Messi to miss PSG game

Defending Premier League champion Manchester City visits Old Trafford and hopes to contain Cristiano Ronaldo

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Callejon - Provides assist against Spezia Callejon created one chance and set up a goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Callejon replaced Riccardo Sottil on 68 minutes then assisted Dusan Vlahovic's third goal of the match. It's his first assist of the season. After starting last match he found himself relegated to the bench but was able to produce when called upon. He'll hope to have a starting role on November 6 against Juventus next.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Sets up goal as a sub Odriozola took one shot (zero on target), created a chance and provided an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win against Spezia.

Impact Odriozola came on for Lorenzo Venuti in the 60th minute and set up Dusan Vlahovic's second goal. It's his first assist of the season. He has only started four matches this season and second choice to Venuti so far but may see more opportunities having produced an assist. His next chance to make the starting XI comes on November 6 against Juventus.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Keeps clean sheet against Spezia Terracciano made one clearance and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Terracciano had very little to do in the match and only made one clearance in his second clean sheet of the season. He now has 10 saves with seven goals allowed this term. He faces a tough away match next against Juventus on November 6.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Delivers 10 crosses against Spezia Biraghi took two shots (zero on target), delivered 10 crosses (five accurate) and created four chances in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Biraghi led his side in chances created (4) and corners taken (5). He's the primary set piece taker and added another seven shots or crosses from set pieces on Sunday. He has one goal this season but has yet to register an assist. His next match is on November 6 away to Juventus.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Creates three chances in win Bonaventura took one shot (zero on target), delivered three crosses (one accurate) and created three chances in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Spezia.

Impact Bonaventura was a creative threat all match, created three chances and getting one shot away. He has one goal and two assists this campaign, though he hasn't found the scoresheet since September 18. He faces Juventus next on November 6.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Scores hat-trick against Spezia Vlahovic took six shots (six on target), created three chances and scored three goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Vlahovic got back to scoring ways, notching all three goals in the match. He now has eight goals with one assist this season. He'll hope to continue his scoring form, although he faces a tough match up against Juventus on November 6 next.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aleksandr Kokorin - Ruled out for Spezia match Kokorin (thigh) is missing from Fiorentina's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.

Impact Kokorin will sit out the fourth game in a row because of a thigh injury. He was originally called up and then scratched for the past two. Dusan Vlahovic will once again lead the frontline with little depth behind him.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes one in loss Terracciano conceded one goal and made one save during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Terracciano has conceded just two goals in three starts but two have ended in defeat without his side finding a goal for themselves. As he's also made just three total saves in his recent run as the starter, Terracciano's value is heavily dependent on better performances in the attack. He'll still get a solid matchup in Sunday's visit from Spezia, which are tied for seventh in shots on goal in Serie A.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Solid against Lazio Biraghi created three chances from five crosses (four accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Biraghi leads his team in chances created with 16 in 10 starts, 11 of which have come in the last four games. This sets him up well for Sunday's visit from Spezia, which hold the worst defensive record in Serie A.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Provides five crosses in loss Sottil provided five crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Sottil has logged eight crosses over his last two starts and played in just seven of his club's ten matches this season. Should he manage to earn a consistent place in the lineup, there's room to generate further value following Wednesday's efforts. Up next is a visit from Spezia, which have the worst defensive record in Serie A.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Callejon - Creates one chance in loss Callejon created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) during 71 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Callejon has started in eight of his team's ten matches this season but has only created six chances and put one shot on target. These numbers represent his continual decline since his prime seasons with Napoli and don't make him a favorable pickup even with Dusan Vlahovic next to him in the attack. Up next is a visit from Spezia, which hold the worst defensive record in Serie A.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Takes four shots in loss Vlahovic took four shots (zero on goal) and created one chance during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Vlahovic ranks fourth in the league in shots taken and hasn't gone more than three matches in a row without scoring, so his failure to put a shot on goal in two of the last three matches should be too troubling just yet. Up next is a visit from Spezia, which have conceded 23 goals in just 10 matches this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Tests positive for COVID-19 Gonzalez has contracted Coronavirus, is asymptomatic and is isolating at home, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Gonzalez will have to sit out at least the next two matches considering the short turnaround. Riccardo Sottil, Riccardo Saponara and Jose Callejon will see an uptick of minutes on the offensive wings while Gonzalez is out. Saponara hit the net in the last game, but his minutes are generally capped.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Comes off bench versus Cagliari Castrovilli (abdomen) had nine passes and drew one foul in 22 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Castrovilli managed to return on the pitch after a month on the mend due to an unspecified chest/abdomen injury. It remains to be seen how long it will take him to be ready for full minutes, as he had to rest completely for a good chunk of his recent absence. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh will continue to see consistent minutes until he is ready to reclaim his starting job. Fiorentina will face Lazio away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Kokorin - Scratched for Cagliari match Kokorin (thigh) was unavailable for Sunday's game against Calgiari.

Impact Kokorin made the initial squad list, but he ended up on the stands as originally announced by the coach in the pre-game presser. He will try to recover from the ailment for Wednesday's away tilt with Lazio.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Available against Cagliari Sottil will be an option for Wednesday's home game versus Cagliari after missing one game due to a suspension.

Impact Sottil picked up two yellow card in his last appearance, forcing him to miss a game. He will challenge Jose Callejon and Riccardo Saponara for one spot on the wings. He has scored once and added six shots, three chances created and four crosses in six matches (three starts).

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Kokorin - Surprisingly called up against Cagliari Kokorin (thigh) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday.

Impact Kokorin made the cut a few hours after the coach had announced his absence. He was dealing with a minor issue, so it is possible that he looked better than anticipated in practice. However, the gaffer has at times called up players that eventually ended up on the stands. In any case, Kokorin has had a limited role so far.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Will return against Cagliari Castrovilli (abdomen) has had no hiccups in practice and will be available for Sunday's game against Cagliari, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Castrovilli will resume being an option after a month on the shelf due to an abdomen injury caused by a violent collision with the post. He will likely be eased into action, therefore either Alfred Duncan or Youssef Maleh will probably get the nod in the midfield Sunday. Castrovilli has posted one assist, one chance created, two crosses and three interceptions in four appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE