RICCARDO SOTTIL NEWS

Out for next two games Sottil will miss the final two matches of the year due to a herniated disc, but he won't need surgery for now, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Sottil has been on the mend for a month with a back problem that turned out to be more serious than initially anticipated. He and the training staff will try to solve it through treatments. There's optimism he will be able to recuperate during the World Cup break, but he'll have a few more check-ups to see whether he's healing.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Sottil (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Spezia.

Impact Sottil has been missing for a month due to a back injury that turned out to be significantly worse than initially imagined. He's starting to run out of time to return before the World Cup. With Nicolas Gonzalez also on the mend, Jonathan Ikone, Christian Kouame, and Riccardo Saponara are the remaining options on the offensive wings.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out in Conference League Sottil (back) is not included in the squad for Thursday's Conference League clash with Hears.

Impact Sottil isn't back in the squad list as expected as he continues to be absent from training with back spasms. Sottil's next chance to play is a Monday trip to Lecce.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will continue to miss time Sottil (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Lazio.

Impact Sottil continues to deal with back spasms and has been unable to practice for over a week now. Nicolas Gonzalez, Riccardo Saponara or Christian Kouame will start as left winger Monday.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta clash Sottil wasn't included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Sottil is reportedly nursing a muscular problem and will sit out at least one game. Nicolas Gonzalez and Riccardo Saponara will be the top options for the left wing Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Verona Sottil (back) took one shot on target, created three scoring chances, and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Sottil got the start upon shaking off some back pain and was among the peppiest attackers for his side, even though he wasn't involved in the two goals. The return of Nicolas Gonzalez might affect his playing time. He has notched two assists, 12 shots (seven on target), ten chances created, and 20 crosses (two accurate) in seven games (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Verona Sottil (back) has been named in Fiorentina's call-ups for Sunday's game versus Verona.

Impact Sottil is set to return after bowing out early in the last Serie A tilt and missing a midweek one in Europe. He will be in contention to start. He has been one of their few attackers to produce thus far, as he has notched two assists, 11 shots (six on target), seven chances created, and 14 crosses (one accurate).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for European Conference game Sottil wasn't included in Fiorentina's call-ups to face Istanbul Basaksehir Thursday due to back pain, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Sottil subbed off over the weekend due to the issue and will be re-assessed ahead of Sunday's game against Verona, but he's at risk of sitting out another one since he's been limited in practice after the hiccup.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Sottil assisted one goal from two chances created, took six shots (two on target) and sent in two inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Sottil assisted Luka Jovic's goal in the 34th minute to give them the 2-1 lead and help his side earn the home win. The midfielder logged three goals and two assists in 24 appearances (14 starts) last season for the club. He will now look to get the nod again in their next appointments.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Juventus Sottil (thigh) was not named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Sottil will end his season early because of a thigh ailment. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 22 shots (ten on target) and 14 chances in 24 appearances (14 starts) in 2021/2022.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Sampdoria match Sottil (thigh) was omitted from Fiorentina's call-ups to face Sampdoria Monday.

Impact Sottil will miss the second straight game because of a muscular ailment. Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Saponara will again be in contention to complete the trident next to Arthur Cabral and Nicolas Gonzalez.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma game Sottil was not included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Roma Monday due to muscle fatigue, La Nazione reports.

Impact Sottil generally comes off the bench and has started just once in the last seven rounds. His absence opens up more minutes on the flanks for Jonathan Ikone, Riccardo Saponara and Jose Maria Callejon.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card as sub Sottil played 22 minutes and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Sottil subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much during his limited time in the field. The forward did receive his second yellow card of the season, though. He will now look for more minutes when they visit Salernitana on Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lively against Atalanta Sottil took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Sottil often led the charge for Fiorentina in this one and paced it in shots and crosses, and came close to scoring in a pair of occasions. He appears to have leapfrogged a few competitors in the pecking order on the flanks. He has started in three straight of the last four matches, scoring once ad adding four shots, three chances and 14 crosses. Fiorentina will visit Sassuolo Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan loses Ibrahimović to injury in 0-0 draw against Juve

AC Milan lost more ground on league leader Inter Milan and also lost another important player ahead of the derby as it drew 0-0 against Juventus at San Siro

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores once as substitute Sottil had one goal on two shots (both on goal) and one interception in the 1-1 draw against Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact In only 29 minutes of play, Sottil saved this match for his squad by scoring his side's only goal in the 75th minute. After missing the last two matches, and a total of eight this season, the forward has managed to score three goals in 13 appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Sottil posted on Instagram that he resumed training Wednesday.

Impact Sottil sat out the last two matches as he allegedly tested positive for COVID-19 after the holidays, although the club did not confirm it. He will face increased competition going forward given the addition of Jonathan Ikone. He has tallied two goals, two assists, 15 shots and 19 crosses in 13 games (eight starts) so far.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese game Sottil (undisclosed) was not named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Udinese Thursday.

Impact Sottil did not return to practice after the holidays and the club had announced an unnamed COVID-19 case. Jose Callejon, Riccardo Saponara and newcomer Jonathan Ikone will absorb his minutes.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Salernitana Sottil provided one assist, created three chances and delivered three crosses in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Sottil came off the bench in the second half and managed to provide one assist to help his side take home all three points. The forward has now registered two goals and two assists in 12 appearances this season. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started twice in the last five games.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal and assist Sottil logged one goal and one assist during a 3-1 win Sunday versus Sampdoria.

Impact Sottil logged his second goal and first assist of the 2021-22 Serie A. His contributions indicate he is a capable option to fantasy managers. But unfortunately for Sottil, Jose Callejon and Riccardo Saponara are the Fiorentina team's primary wingers.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides five crosses in loss Sottil provided five crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Sottil has logged eight crosses over his last two starts and played in just seven of his club's ten matches this season. Should he manage to earn a consistent place in the lineup, there's room to generate further value following Wednesday's efforts. Up next is a visit from Spezia, which have the worst defensive record in Serie A.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cagliari Sottil will be an option for Wednesday's home game versus Cagliari after missing one game due to a suspension.

Impact Sottil picked up two yellow card in his last appearance, forcing him to miss a game. He will challenge Jose Callejon and Riccardo Saponara for one spot on the wings. He has scored once and added six shots, three chances created and four crosses in six matches (three starts).

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Venezia beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first home win

Promoted Venezia has earned its first Serie A home win in nearly two decades after beating Fiorentina 1-0

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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