LUCAS MARTINEZ QUARTA NEWS

Banned for Napoli clash Quarta won two of three tackles, drew one foul, had one clearance, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Quarta had a forgettable performance like most of the Fiorentina defense in this one. He will be out against Napoli due to yellow-card accumulation. Nikola Milenkovic and Igor will likely team up in the back Sunday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in draw Quarta generated three shots (one on goal) and three crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.

Impact Quarta put up an extremely all round performance. He averages 1.2 shots, 3.2 clearances, three tackles and 1.7 interceptions per game. He has been extremely effective as an extra attacker when Fiorentina have the ball.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Verona match Martinez Quarta won four of five tackles and 14 duels and had three clearances and two blocks in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Martinez Quarta filled in for Nikola Milenkovic (thigh) and his busiest showing in the campaign. He'll mostly alternate with Igor the rest of the way. He has recorded 11 tackles (eight won), three interceptions, seven clearances, and three blocks in the last three appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature in Lazio game Quarta (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Quarta didn't get minutes in his first game back after an ankle injury, as Nikola Milenkovic and Luca Ranieri got the start and Igor came off the bench. He got the nod just once in the last four matches when he was healthy. He should resume being involved once the schedule gets busy since Fiorentina are still alive in Coppa Italia and the European Conference League.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lazio Martinez Quarta (knee) will be an option for Sunday's game against Lazio, as coach Vincenzo Italiano announced that there were no injured players besides Riccardo Sottil.

Impact Martinez Quarta returned to full training early in the past after missing two matches with a knee sprain, and he might relieve either Igor or Nikola Milenkovic if the manager decides to rotate his men. He has recorded 48 tackles, 27 interceptions, 44 clearances, and 12 blocks in 14 matches, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Martinez Quarta suffered a partial patellar dislocation in the right knee, but the tests ruled out ligament or bone damage, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Martinez Quarta sprained his knee in a Coppa Italia fixture and is poised to miss some time, but he avoided more serious injuries. Nikola Milenkovic and Igor will be the top choices while he recovers, while Luca Ranieri will serve as the main deputy.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First career assist Martinez Quarta assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Martinez notched in his first career assist with the club to help give Fiorentina the early lead on Wednesday. He returned to the lineup after not featuring in the last two matches before the winter break. The 26-year-old already has a career high of tackles and tackles won with 49 (27 won) along with a career high of blocks with 12. He is not far from a career high of clearances and interceptions with 44 and 27 thus far.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start against Lecce Martinez Quarta (nose) took two shots (one on target), won one of two tackles, and had two interceptions and one clearance in Monday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Martinez Quarta got the nod and played the full game, with Igor and Nikola Milenkovic alternating next to him through the match. All three center-backs are seeing regular minutes. He has tallied eight shots (five on target), 22 tackles (14 won) and 16 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lecce match Martinez Quarta (nose) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lecce Monday.

Impact Martinez Quarta broke his nose in the last game and sat out the midweek Conference League game versus Hearts. He might be an option for this one, but the coach might prefer going with Nikola Milienkovic and Igor in the back given his conditions.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Conference League tilt Martinez Quarta was unavailable for Thursday's game versus Hearts due to a fractured nose, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Martinez Quarta had originally been called up despite the problem, but he wasn't ultimately risked, with Nikola Milenkovic and Igor getting the start in the back. The same thing might happen again versus Lecce Monday.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Verona Martinez Quarta won four of six tackles and had four clearances, two interceptions, and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Martinez Quarta managed to play despite picking up an ailment midweek and turned in his best showing of the season, contributing to shutting down the opponents. With Nikola Milenkovic expected to return from a thigh injury after the break, he will likely split minutes with Igor going forward. He has recorded 23 tackles, seven interceptions, 24 clearances, and six blocks in seven games (six starts).

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Verona Martinez Quarta (undisclosed) has been called up by Fiorentina for Sunday's game against Verona.

Impact Martinez Quarta pulled up right before the recent Conference League match, but he'll try to give it a go a few days later as the injury isn't too severe. He would get the nod if fit enough because Igor (suspension) and Nikola Milenkovic (thigh) are missing. He has notched 17 tackles, five interceptions, 20 clearances, and five blocks in five games, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Conference League game Martinez Quarta was pulled from the starting XI for Thursday's 0-3 loss to Istanbul Basaksehir after an injury while warming up, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Martinez Quarta will be properly evaluated as the team headed home after the trip to Turkey. The coach adapted Sofyan Amrabat to center-back Thursday, and that could be the case also against Verona Sunday since Igor is suspended and Nikola Milenkovic (thigh) is hurt.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Juventus Martinez Quarta did not feature in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Martinez Quarta watched the game from the bench as it has been the case in five of the last seven fixtures of the season, as Igor supplanted him as a starter in January. He has tallied 36 tackles, 19 interceptions, 45 clearances and nine blocks in 20 appearances (16 starts), with two clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench in Atalanta game Martinez Quarta won two of four tackles and six duels and had one interception and three clearances in 23 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Martinez Quarta helped his team secure the clean sheet and the win by bringing a lot of energy off the bench and ended up putting together a better stat-line than the starters. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's away game versus Sassuolo since Nikola Milenkovic will be suspended. He has logged 30 tackles, 14 interceptions, 41 clearances and eight blocks in 15 matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Features with Argentina Martinez Quarta drew the start in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

Impact Martinez Quarta had already cleared the COVID-19 protocol ahead of the last Serie A game and regularly answered the call-up by his national team. The late return from South America might allow Igor to stay in the XI in his place in Saturday's game versus Lazio, though.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Cagliari game Martinez Quarta was not included in Fiorentina's squad list for Sunday's tilt versus Cagliari, but he was spotted at the training center Saturday, La Nazione reports.

Impact Martinez will miss his second straight game but he will have ample time to work on his conditioning during the break. Either Igor or Matija Nastasic will fill in for him in the back Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for cup game Martinez Quarta was omitted from Fiorentina's squad list to face Napoli in Coppa Italia shortly after the club announced that a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Impact Martinez Quarta might have gotten infected, although the club elected not to disclose the game. If that was the case, he would miss Monday's home game against Genoa, where Igor or Matija Nastasic would take his place in the back.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligibile to face Empoli Martinez Quarta cleared his one-game suspension in Saturday's 4-3 win over Milan.

Impact Martinez will be available in next Saturday's road game versus Empoli and will compete with Igor for the starting job. He has posted 15 tackles, nine interceptions, 20 clearances and three blocks in eight matches, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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