FIORENTINA NEWS

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once against Atalanta Terracciano had four saves, four clearances and one accurate keeper-sweeper and gave up one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Terracciano was surprisingly picked over regular starter Bartlomiej Dragowski and had a very strong game, denying the opponents on multiple occasions. He has good chances to stay in the lineup given his last two performances. He has surrendered five goals and made seven saves in three games. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Plays well against Atalanta Odriozola sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and had three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Odriozola replaced Lorenzo Venuti in the first and proceed to have a solid game, contributing on both ends. The injury to the teammate speeds up the process of making him the starter at right-back. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Holds his own against Atalanta Igor had four clearances and one interception and won seven duels and two of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Igor was again picked over Matija Nastasic and Lucas Martinez Quarta and fared well against a high-wattage offense, often coming out on top in the physical duels with Duvan Zapata. He has logged seven tackles and seven clearances in two appearances. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Wins seven duels versus Atalanta Bonaventura created one scoring chance, had one interception and two successful take-ons and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Bonaventura was forced to focus more on the defensive end given the strength of the opponent and did not pick up many stats in the final third. He has provided an assist and logged four chances created, three tackles and three interceptions through three matches. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Sprains shoulder against Atalanta Venuti won one duel and drew one in 25 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta and subbed off in the first half due to a shoulder sprain, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Venuti will take further tests in the next few days to determine the severity of the injury. Alvaro Odriozola was already a strong bet to overtake him at right-back anyway. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Makes sub appearance versus Atalanta Gonzalez had one interception and won one duel in 14 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez was barely used in this one due to a late return from international duties. He will reprise his usual role in Saturday's home game versus Genoa. He has scored once ad added two chances and six crosses in the first three matches.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Buries two PKs versus Atalanta Vlahovic took three shots (two on target), drew two fouls, won seven duels and scored twice in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Vlahovic was clutch twice from the penalty spot and bagged his first brace of the season, on top of having a solid game overall. He is up to three goals in the first three matches, plus has taken nine shots and created three chances. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Delivers three crosses against Atalanta Biraghi sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one block and four clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Biraghi put up lower numbers than usual mostly due to the challenging nature of the game. He has launched nine crosses, created three chances and logged eight tackles in the first three matches. Fiorentina will face Genoa away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sofyan Amrabat - Unused against Torino Amrabat (groin) did not feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Amrabat was available after missing time due to sports-hernia surgery, but the coach elected not to field him. He will try to unseat Giacomo Bonaventura or Gaetano Castrovilli in the upcoming matches.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Will be back against Atalanta Dragowski served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Dragowski will reprise his role between the sticks in two weeks when Fiorentina will meet Atalanta, replacing Pietro Terracciano who held his own as a fill-in starter. Dragowski was red-carded after 17 minutes in the opener for stopping a clear-cut chance with a tackle well outside the box.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid loans right back Odriozola to Fiorentina

Real Madrid is sending right back Álvaro Odriozola on loan to Italian club Fiorentina

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pietro Terracciano - No saves in win Terracciano made no saves or clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Terracciano had nothing to do other than the one shot he failed to stop and still left the game with the win. It doesn't get much easier than that for the keeper. When Bartlomiej Dragowski is back it's unlikely that Terracciano will retain the starting spot.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Callejon - Five crosses in win Callejon sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Callejon's five crosses were a match-high, built on his duty on corners. The forward has a stable floor, but has some limited upside. He will hope to break into the starting XI after making only six starts last season. After the international break he has a trip away to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Provides rare assist Castrovilli provided one assist during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Castrovilli grabbed his first assist, something he doesn't do often as he tallied only three last season. The midfielder is a consistent option, but he's not a complete game-breaker, as he rarely contributes big offensive numbers. Next up is a trip to Atalanta after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Assists for win Bonaventura provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Bonaventura opened his season account putting him half way to his total of two assists last season. The midfielder seems set to blow past that total, and he will look to do so right after the international break. After the break he will take on a trip away to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores in win Gonzalez scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Gonzalez scored once during Saturday's win, opening his account for the season. Gonzalez netted six times last season but seems to be in more of a leading role in Fiorentina. Next up is a Sunday trip to Atalanta after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Nets in win Vlahovic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Vlahovic opened his account at the second time of asking, scoring vs. a vulnerable Torino defense. The forward is one of the best in Serie A coming off of 21 goals and three assists in 34 starts last season. Next up is a Sunday trip to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Moves to Fiorentina Odriozola has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, the club announced.

Impact Odriozola is set to have a much bigger role at Fiorentina after few years as a back-up at Real Madrid. He tallied eight chances created, 39 crosses and 14 tackles in 13 appearances (nine starts) last season.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sofyan Amrabat - Available versus Torino Amrabat (groin) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Amrabat missed the opener to complete the rehab following a sports-hernia injury. He will likely be eased into action since he was slowed down during the pre-season. Giacomo Bonaventura, Erick Pulgar, Yussuf Maleh and Gaetano Castrovilli figure to be ahead of him in the depth chart.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Joins Fiorentina on loan Torreira joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Arsenal on Wednesday.

Impact Torreira didn't play much while on loan at Atletico Madrid last season and will hope for a better situation upon his return to Italy. When last playing in Serie A, Torreira put up impressive two-way stats as a reliable tackler and set piece taker for Sampdoria. If he can reprise some of that production, he'll be able to get his career back on track without taking too long.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Erick Pulgar - Provides assist against Roma Pulgar created four scoring chances, sent in two crosses (both accurate), had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Pulgar had a pretty good display on both ends of the pitch and rounded out his day by picking out Nikola Milenkovic in the box on a free kick from distance. He tallied one goal and three assists last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE