Fiorentina Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Arthur Melo - Finds target in Monza tilt Arthur scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Arthur drew the start for the second time in the last eight rounds and scored a very rare goal with a surgical low-driven shot from distance. He had last hit the net in 2020. He has split time with Maxime Lopez and Giacomo Bonaventura (ankle) in recent fixtures. He has logged two assists, four shots (two on target), six key passes and five crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores versus Monza Gonzalez scored one goal to go with six shots (five on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Gonzalez kept up his good form by leading his team in attempts and heading it home from close range to draw the match in the first half. He has hit the net in consecutive fixtures since he had a brace two weeks ago. He has logged 18 shots (10 on target), three key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Unused in Monza game Bonaventura (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Bonaventura returned to the game-day squad list after a minor injury but wasn't risked due to his imperfect conditions. He has been handled carefully down the stretch as Fiorentina have put more emphasis on the cups. Arthur and Maxime Lopez have played more than him in Serie A in recent rounds.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once against Monza Terracciano made one save and one clearance and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win against Monza.

Impact Terracciano couldn't do much on a header by Milan Djuric and barely had to intervene afterward. He returned on goal after getting rested to be fresher for the cup fixtures in the last two matches, with Oliver Christensen relieving him. He has kept one clean sheet, made 14 saves and given up five goals in his last five appearances. Fiorentina will host Napol on Friday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13 • YOUTUBE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Earns bench spot Bonaventura (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Monza.

Impact Bonaventura is returning from his ankle issues after only missing one match, although he is not fit enough to get the start, as he lines up on the bench. The midfielder will hope to earn some time to test his legs before possibly getting the start in their next game, as he has started in 25 of his 29 appearances this campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Fit for Monza contest Bonaventura (ankle) has been called up for Monday's clash with Monza, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Bonaventura is feeling better a few days after missing the return leg of the Europa League Conference, but it remains to be seen whether he's healthy enough to start. Arthur and Maxime Lopez have benefitted from his reduced playing time as of late. He has assisted once in his last five showings, adding nine key passes, eight shots (one on target) and 11 crosses (three accurate).

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Unavailable versus Monza Ikone won't be an option against Monza on Monday due to a hip contusion, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Ikone has gotten consistent minutes in recent matches while Nicolas Gonzalez was load-managed in Serie A due to Fiorentina's deep run in the cups. If the starter weren't in the XI, Christian Kouame or a fullback could start on the right wing.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Ruled out for Monza match Belotti will miss Monday's game versus Monza due to back pain, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Belotti will be spared a few days after seeing full minutes in the Europa League semifinal. M'Bala Nzola or Christian Kouame will lead the line Monday.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Giacomo Bonaventura - Ruled out for Club Brugge match Bonaventura was a late scratch for Thursday's Europa Conference League tilt versus Club Brugge due to an ankle injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Bonaventura was a late call as he was in contention to start, but he was instead sent to the stands due to a knock, which could affect his availability or minutes also for the Monza match next Monday.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Completely spared against Verona Gonzalez was unavailable against Verona for rest purposes and not because of an injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Gonzalez made the trip for the game but watched the game from the stands to be in better shape ahead of the return leg of the European Conference League semifinal against Club Brugge. He might be managed again versus Monza next Monday, but Fiorentina won't have another midweek match coming up afterward. He has scored twice, assisted once, and added 14 shots (five on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Assist in start Nzola assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Nzola returned to action during Fiorentina's European Conference League game Thursday against Club Brugge. Just a few days later, he was promoted to Fiorentina's starting XI for the team's first game in May. Nzola has his first assist since November and has logged three assists across his 2023-24 season, the most across a Serie A campaign since his 2020-21 campaign with Spezia.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Scores in start Castrovilli scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Verona.

Impact Castrovilli re-entered Fiorentina's team in mid-April with a start at Salernitana on April 21. On Sunday, the midfielder logged another start, which he used to record his first goal since May 2023. Ideally for Castrovilli, he can cap off his 2023-24 campaign with a strong May that can build momentum into next season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Two accurate crosses in start Faraoni had four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact After giving up a penalty during Fiorentina's Feb. 18 game against Empoli, Faraoni remained dropped until Sunday. He impressed by logging multiple accurate crosses for the first time since Nov. 10. Now, Faraoni has 36 crosses (nine accurate) recorded across his 2023-24 season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Christensen - Allows two goals Christensen registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Verona.

Impact Darko Lazovic and Tijjani Noslin scored past Christensen, who has not impressed since Pietro Terracciano's potentially temporary demotion as starting goalkeeper. It is unclear who will start between the two against Monza on May 13, especially after Christensen logged three saves and three goals conceded across his last two appearances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Returns and scores versus Club Brugge Nzola (personal) hit the net off the bench in Thursday's European Conference League game versus Club Brugge.

Impact Nzola solved some private problems that sidelined him for multiple fixtures and came through as a sub. He'll resume serving as Andrea Belotti's backup and could play more than before his absence since Riccardo Sottil (shoulder) is out for the season, forcing Christian Kouame to play on the wing and not as a no.9. He has posted just one off-target shot, one key pass and one inaccurate cross in his last five appearances, where he logged a total of 46 minutes.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Available for cup match Mandragora (back) was an unused sub in Thursday's 3-2 win over Club Brugge.

Impact Mandragora was fit after missing one tilt due to a knock but didn't get minutes, which makes him more likely to play against Verona on Sunday. He has scored and assisted once in his last five showings, logging seven shots (three on target), three key passes and five crosses (one accurate).

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Done for the season Sottil suffered a left clavicle fracture against Club Brugge on Thursday, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Sottil will soon have surgery and work to return in the summer. He closes his season with two goals, three assists, 34 shots (13 on target) and 13 chances created in 22 appearances (13 starts). Christian Kouame, Jonathan Ikone and Gaetano Castrovilli will soak up his minutes in the final few games.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Arthur Melo - Pair of assists Sunday Arthur assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Arthur came into Sunday's match with one assist in 29 matches and left the match with a pair of assists. He set up Riccardo Sottil's opener in the 17th minute, then assisted Lucas Martinez Quarta's header in the 54th minute to take the 2-0 lead. He also won two tackles, intercepted one pass and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 80th minute for Maxime Lopez.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Scores in Sunday's win Martinez Quarta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...

Impact Martinez Quarta scored his fifth goal of the season Sunday, a header in the 54th minute off an Arthur corner. It marked his first goal since Feb. 11. He also won one tackle and made three clearances before he was subbed off in the 71st minute for Pietro Comuzzo.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Goal and assist Sunday Barak scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Barak recorded a pair of goal contributions Sunday, bringing him up to three on the season. He scored in the 62nd minute off a Riccardo Sottil through ball, then assisted Nicolas Gonzalez's goal in the 66th minute to take the 5-1 lead. He also set season highs with five shots, three shots on target, two chances created and one corner in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Three goal contributions Sunday Sottil scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and four chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Sottil was involved in three of his side's five goals Sunday, his first goal contributions since he recorded two versus Salernitana on Dec. 3. He scored the opener in the 17th minute, then assisted Nicolas Gonzalez's header in the 58th minute and set up Antonin Barak's goal in the 62nd minute with a through ball. He also set season highs with four chances created, seven crosses and three accurate crosses before he was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Gaetano Castrovilli.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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