Impact Venuti will sit out the second game in a row because of an unspecified calf problem. Alvaro Odriozola should get the nod at right-back Sunday, with Marco Benassi as his back-up.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FIORENTINA 8-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-4-1 · 4TH IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Pafos FC (H) · Thu 8:00PM
Lorenzo Venuti - Will miss Udinese match Venuti (calf) has not recuperated from his injury, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.
Erick Pulgar - Available versus Udinese Pulgar (thigh) has shaken off his minor injury and will be called up for Sunday's game versus Udinese, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.
Impact Pulgar sat out the previous game due to lingering fatigue. He will compete with Lucas Torreira to get the nod in the midfield. He has posted one assist, six chances created, four crosses and five tackles in three matches so far.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Genoa, Italy's oldest soccer club, sold to American company
The oldest soccer club in Italy is the latest in a growing number of Serie A teams with North American ownersSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaetano Castrovilli - Will remain out for next match Castrovilli has been discharged from the hospital after four days and he will not have to rest completely for about a week, La Nazione reports.
Impact Castrovilli suffered a severe chest trauma colliding into the post in the Genoa game. While he did not sustain major injuries, the problem will cost him three or four matches. Alfred Duncan has been the primary beneficiary of his absence, but he has not been a big fantasy asset.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Milenkovic - Wins five duels versus Inter Milenkovic had three clearances and three interceptions and won two of two tackles and five duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Milenkovic was back in the XI after resting for one game and he stuffed the stat-sheet, but it was not enough to prevent the opponents from scoring three times. He has scored once and logged eight tackles, eight interceptions and 13 clearances in four games. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giacomo Bonaventura - Delivers four crosses versus Inter Bonaventura sent in four crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won four duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Bonaventura put up decent numbers and has been a moderate fantasy asset in most matches thus far. He has posted one goal, two assists, ten chances created and seven crosses in five appearances. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Gonzalez - Assists and sees red in Inter clash Gonzalez took four shots (three on target), sent in two crosses (two accurate), picked up an assist and was booked twice in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Gonzalez paced his team in shots and had a great performance in the first half, as he set up Riccardo Sottil with a square ball after escaping in the second half. However, he protested too vehemently after getting a yellow card and was kicked out at the 78th minute. He will be suspended for at least Sunday's game versus Udinese and potentially more depending on what he said to the referee. Jose Callejon or Riccardo Saponara will replace him in the next game.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Venuti - Scratched for Inter game Venuti (calf) did not make the game-day squad list to face Inter Wednesday.
Impact Venuti was originally called up for the match following a pair of ailments, but he followed the match on the stands. The coach went with Marco Benassi over Alvaro Odriozola at right-back in this one, therefore the Spaniard will probably start in Sunday's road game versus Udinese.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cristiano Biraghi - Solid against Inter Biraghi took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), had two blocks and won two duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Biraghi logged another productive display motoring down the flank despite the challenging match-up and the score. He has recorded 21 crosses, six shots, five chances created and 11 tackles through five appearances. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dusan Vlahovic - Fires three shots versus Inter Vlahovic took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and won two duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Vlahovic had a pretty good performance even though he did not manage to score in this one as he seriously challenged Samir Handanovic with a potent shot in the first half and could have easily picked up an assist if his teammates finished better. He has bagged three goals in five games, adding 13 shots, five chances created and three crosses. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Sottil - Scores against Inter Sottil took two shots (one on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Sottil opened the scoring in the early going by punching it home on a great low-driven cross by Nicolas Gonzalez. He was making his second start of the season in this one, as he is alternating with Jose Callejon. He has posted five shots, two chances and one cross in four games. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows three goals versus Inter Dragowski had two saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Dragowski was beaten from point-blank range in all three occasions. He has surrendered four goals and made four saves in three matches, with no clean sheets thus far. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina
Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu LukakuSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Gonzalez - Stays in starting XI Gonzalez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Inter.
Impact Despite dealing with some fatigue over the weekend, Gonzalez makes the starting XI again Tuesday. On a short week, it's unlikely he'll be pushed a full 90 and after going just 45 minutes last match, it'll be hard to trust his playing time against Inter.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saponara, Pellegrini, Faraoni, Cataldi & Bourabia ' Top 5 Goals ' Round 4 ' Serie A 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
MATCHDAY: Man City faces 3rd-tier Wycombe in League Cup
Manchester City begins its quest for a fifth straight English League Cup title with a home match against third-tier Wycombe in the third roundSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lorenzo Venuti - Available versus Inter Venuti (calf) has been included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday.
Impact Venuti is good to go after dealing with a pair of ailments last week. He is unlikely to be picked over Alvaro Odriozola in this one though, especially considering he is not 100 percent.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Gonzalez - Called up for Inter clash Gonzalez (thigh) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday.
Impact Gonzalez subbed off in the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but the situation is not severe enough to rule him out in advance. The coach stated that he will make a late call on whether or not fielding him in this one. Riccardo Sottil or Riccardo Saponara would make the XI if Gonzalez did not.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erick Pulgar - Ruled out for Inter game Pulgar did not make Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday due to muscle fatigue, the club announced.
Impact Pulgar fared well over the weekend, but he also picked up a minor injury. Lucas Torreira will anchor the midfield in the midweek bout.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gaetano Castrovilli - Will miss Inter game Castrovilli (chest) will continue to be monitored for the next 48 hours before being discharged, Fiorentina announced.
Impact Castrovilli has been hospitalized after violently crashing into the post Saturday. The club indicated that he is not dealing with anything serious, but he will spend more time under the tutelage of the doctors as a precaution following the major trauma. Alfred Duncan or Youssef Maleh will take his place against Inter.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gaetano Castrovilli - Spent the night at the hospital Castrovilli was hospitalized after colliding with the post, but the tests ruled out any fracture or internal damage, Corriere dello Sport reports.
Impact Castrovilli will most likely miss Tuesday's game against Inter, but the incident did not have serious consequences. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh will be in the running to take his place in the midfield.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout
Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio ConteSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Gonzalez - Subs off against Genoa Gonzalez took three shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Genoa and bowed out at at half time.
Impact Gonzalez surprisingly did not emerge from the locker room following a solid first half. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he experienced some discomfort in his thigh and the coaching staff played it safe. He will be re-evaluated before Tuesday's match against Inter. His replacement Riccardo Saponara scored in this one.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gaetano Castrovilli - Subs off versus Genoa Castrovilli drew one foul and sent in one inaccurate cross before subbing off 26 minutes into Saturday's 2-1 win over Genoa after colliding with the post.
Impact Castrovilli crashed into the woodworking while trying to get to a cross and appeared to have picked up a chest injury. He was replaced by Alfred Duncan. Youssef Maleh would also be in the mix if he was forced to miss time.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Venuti - Will miss Genoa game Venuti has recovered from his shoulder sprain, but he picked up a calf problem that will sideline him Saturday, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.
Impact Venuti got banged up in the past game, but he would have been available if he had not suffered a different injury. The coach did not disclose its severity, and he could skip multiple games due to the condensed schedule. Alvaro Odriozola will take over at right-back.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
