FIORENTINA NEWS

Riccardo Sottil - Sent off against Venezia Sottil was sent off in the 77th minute of Monday's defeat against Venezia, following a foul on David Okereke for his second booking of the match. He created a chance before going o...

Impact Sottil will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Cagliari. Nicolas Gonzalez will likely return to the XI on the wing in his place.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Named to match-day squad Saponara (knee) will be available off the bench against Venezia on Monday, per SkySports.

Impact Saponara returns to action following just one match on the sidelines due to his knee problem. The forward has made just one appearance in the starting XI this season and figures to continue serving primarily as a frequent substitute this year, limiting him to low-end fantasy value.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal can extend unbeaten EPL run; Canales back?

Arsenal can extend its unbeaten run in the Premier League to five games if it picks up points against Crystal Palace

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aleksandr Kokorin - Ruled out for Venezia game Kokorin will miss Monday's game versus Venezia due to muscle fatigue, La Nazione reports.

Impact Kokorin usually serves as Dusan Vlahovic's backup and Fiorentina will have to look at alternative options in case something happens to their starting striker.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Questionable for Venezia game Saponara (knee) has been called up for Monday's match versus Venezia, but he is doubt due to knee soreness, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Saponara missed the past game because of the same issues and has not fully shaken it off. He has better chances to be available than two weeks ago, but he is generally used in a reserve role.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Not expected to miss time Milenkovic (undiclosed) managed to train fully Thursday, La Nazione reports.

Impact Milenkovic could not play with his national team during the break, but it looks like his ailment will not cost him time in Serie A play. He is slated to continue starting in Monday's game versus Venezia. He has recorded 11 tackles, eight interceptions, 19 clearances and three blocks, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Resumes practicing Castrovilli (chest) received the green light to get back to work on the pitch, Fiorentina's doctor Luca Pengue informed.

Impact Castrovilli has missed a month after crashing into the post in the Genoa game, which caused severe abdominal and chest traumas. While he has been cleared to practice, it is still likely he misses some more matches as he gets back into shape since he had to rest for an extended period of time.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Leaves national team Milenkovic returned early from national team duties to an undiclosed injury, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Milenkovic did not feature in the first World Cup qualifier on the schedule for Serbia and headed home before the second one. The club will evaluate him in the couple of days to determine whether he could be able to play Monday versus Venezia.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Takes one shot versus Napoli Bonaventura took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Bonaventura had a quiet outing and saw they concede the comeback at home to Napoli. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess, and will now need to be extra careful when they visit Venezia on Oct 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Assists against Napoli Vlahovic assisted one goal from two shots, created one chance and sent in one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Vlahovic assisted Lucas Martinez Quarta's opener in the 28th minute, but was quiet in the rest of the match. That was his first assist in the season, to go with four goals. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Venezia on Oct 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Scores and commits PK Martinez Quarta scored one goal from his only shot, made three tackles (two won), one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Martinez Quarta scored the opener in the 28th minute, but later commited a PK in the 36th and they ended up with the home loss. The centerback also received his third yellow card in four starts, something to keep in mind when they visit Venezia on Oct 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Makes four saves in loss Dragowski made four saves and two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Dragowski was unlucky to see Hirving Lozano scoring after he saved Lorenzo Insigne's penalty kick. Other than that the goalkeeper could do nothing to avoid the home loss. He has only one clean sheet over five starts, and will look for his second at Venezia on Oct 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Suffers significant muscular injury Dragowski has been diagnosed with a grade two tear of the MTJ of the rectus femoris muscle in the right thigh, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Dragowski appeared to be in serious pain in the final minutes of the Inter clash, but he did not sub off and traveled to reach the Poland camp. He quickly headed back due to the injury and will be forced to miss four-to-six weeks. Pietro Terracciano will take over and he has been solid in the pair of appearances he has had thus far.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Unused versus Napoli Venuti (calf) was available but did not feature in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Venuti made his return to the bench after missing time with a calf problem, but he was not inserted. He will continue to back up and occasionally alternative with Alvaro Odriozola during the course of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Misses Napoli clash Saponara (knee) was unavailable in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Saponara was set to be a late call due to knee soreness and did not pass the fitness test. He should be able to shake off the issue during the break. Fiorentina will face Venezia away in two weeks. He has notched one goal, one assist, three shots and two crosses in six games (one start).

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli beats Fiorentina to stay perfect MILAN (AP) — Napoli bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaign.Luciano Spalletti’s...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Fiorentina CEO apologises after three Napoli players subject to racist chants Fiorentina’s director general Joe Barone has apologised to three Napoli players who were subjected to racist chants during Sunday’s game bet...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect

Napoli has bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaign

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool's unbeaten record on line against City

Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the Premier League will be put to the test with the visit of defending champion Manchester City to Anfield

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riccardo Saponara - Questionable for Napoli match Saponara is dealing with some knee soreness but he has a shot to be available for Sunday's game against Napoli, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Saponara picked up the issue in the past game and has been limited throughout the week, but the coach did not rule him out altogether. Even if available, he would likely be used off the bench, but he has had some success in such role.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Should be fine for Napoli game Venuti (calf) is set to be available for Sunday's match versus Napoli as the coach did not mention him among the injured players.

Impact Venuti has missed the past three matches, although he was originally called up for the past two. If indeed available, he will back up Alvaro Odriozola at right-back. He has posted four crosses, one chance and two tackles in three games.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Still ways away from returning Castrovilli (ribs) could receive the go-ahead to resume practicing in two weeks, La Nazione reports.

Impact Castrovilli has yet to resume practicing after an important trauma in the ribs/abdomen area, and it is not a guarantee he will be back for the first game after the break either. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh have picked up the slack in the midfield.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Eligible for Napoli clash Gonzalez has served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Gonzalez was sent off versus Inter for arguing with the referee, but he got away with a one-game suspension. He will most likely start over Riccardo Saponara in Sunday's home game versus Napoli. He has notched one goal, one assist, nine shots, nine crosses and four chances created in four games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Pulgar - Unused versus Udinese Pulgar (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's home game against Udinese.

Impact Pulgar was back among the call-ups after a small injury, but the coach stuck with Lucas Torreira in the midfield. The two will alternate going forward.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina calls up 3 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina has summoned three English Premier League players for three South American World Cup qualifiers next month

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS