ARTHUR CABRAL NEWS

Cabral's backheel goal in stoppage time secures a spot for Benfica in Europa League playoffs

Arthur Cabral’s backheel goal in stoppage time has given Benfica a 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League with the late strike securing the Portuguese club a spot in the Eur...

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets in Sassuolo match Cabral won two duels and scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Cabral co-paced his team in attempts and took advantage of a gift by Federico Russo to tuck it home in the empty net. He has broken through this year, but he has often been spared for the cups in the final two months. He has tallied eight goals, one assist, 54 shots (22 on target), and 14 chances created in 28 appearances (15 starts).

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes against Basel Cabral (foot) got the start and subbed off at the beginning of extra time in Thursday's 3-1 win over Basel.

Impact Cabral returned to the XI as expected and managed to go to distance. Since he has been more effective than Luka Jovic, he's been spared for the most important clashes, which have been in the cups in Fiorentina. They will take on Inter in the Coppa Italia final next Wednesday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Basel game Cabral (foot) is on the squad to face Basel in European Conference League Thursday.

Impact Cabral rested again in Serie A as he's nursing a bruise but will be present and likely start midweek as Fiorentina will try to stage a comeback and reach the final. He has scored once and posted 15 shots (three on target), three key passes, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Udinese Cabral hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Udinese, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Cabral got the start midweek against Basel, but he's not 100 percent and will be spared ahead of the return leg. Luka Jovic or Christian Kouame will lead the line in this one.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Cabral has recovered from a foot contusion and will play against Basel in European Conference League Thursday, coach Vincento Italiano announced.

Impact Cabral was out over the weekend due to a minor problem but quickly recuperated. He'll be available against Udinese, but Luka Jovic could get the nod if he's spared for the continental fixtures. He has scored once and posted 15 shots (five on target), three chances created, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli game Cabral won't play versus Napoli due to a knock, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Cabral got hit on the lower leg in practice and will be spared out of precaution with the European Conference League semifinals right around the corner. Luka Jovic will be the tip of the team versus Napoli and played well in his last start.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Cabral scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Cabral continues to be a sporadically reliable goalscorer for Fiorentina. Across his 11 games started between Oct. 22 and April 17, he scored five goals, all logged as a lone striker.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in win Arthur Cabral had five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Inter Milan.

Impact Cabral led the team in shots Saturday with five (one on goal). He also created one chance, made one clearance, blocked one shot and helped keep a clean sheet in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores before substitution Cabral scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Cabral found the back of the net in the 50th minute scoring Fiorentina's second goal. The goal was a team-high sixth of the season in 21 appearances for the forward before he subbed off in the 68th minute.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target against Verona Cabral won three duels and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win against Verona.

Impact Cabral was selected over Luka Jovic in this one and repaid the coach by doubling the lead late in the first half with a header on a corner kick. He scored consecutive goals for just the second time in the season, bringing his tally to five. He has added six shots (four on target) and one key pass in the last five matches (one start).

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Cabral scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Cabral continues to be a substitute. However, he is acclimating to his reverted role, as his goal indicates. Fantasy managers should not expect Cabral to be a regular part of Fiorentina's starting XI like he was two Fiorentina games before and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Lazio Cabral (thigh) drew one foul and had one touch in five minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Cabral saw very limited action in his first game back following a thigh strain. He'll compete for minutes with Luka Jovic and Christian Kouame from here on out. He has scored once and logged ten shots (six on target) and three chances created in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back against Lazio Cabral (thigh) "has recovered; he has to up the tempo, but he will be available," coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Cabral is back sooner than expected from a thigh strain, which cost him just two games despite its severity. As the gaffer hinted, he's not 100 percent, but Fiorentina have struggled offensively, and he was playing well before the injury, so he could see some action right away. He has scored once and logged eight shots (five on target) and three chances created in the last three appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out long term Cabral has been diagnosed with a grade-two strain of the biceps femoris of the left thigh, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Cabral bowed out at halftime in the most recent match and was initially believed to have sustained an ankle injury, not a muscular one. He will be out for four-to-six weeks, considering the severity of the problem. Luka Jovic and Christian Kouame will lead the frontline in the meantime.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Sassuolo game Cabral took one off-target shot and had one clearance in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo before subbing off due to an ankle injury, but "it doesn't look serious," co...

Impact Cabral didn't have much competition since Luka Jovic was unavailable in this one, but he didn't do much and was replaced at halftime due to an injury. He's headed for some tests to confirm the early diagnosis. Christian Kouame moved to the no.9 once he left, while Riccardo Saponara played on the left wing. Nicolas Gonzalez subbed in later on as well.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal Arthur Cabral scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Cabral got Fiorentina on the board first for his third goal of the year. Two out of the three goals came as a starter with just five starts in 13 appearances. The Brazilian may keep a starting role with his third straight start up top.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winner off bench Arthur Cabral scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Spezia.

Impact Cabral coming on as a sub was significant in the match as he scored in the 90th minute to give Fiorentina the win on Sunday. He has now scored in two straight games. Luka Jovic is the preferred starter over the Brazilian, however can be seen featured in the starting XI more often due to his current scoring form. In the last three matches the 24-year-old has totaled two goals, and an assist on five shots (three on target).

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in loss Cabral scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Cabral found the back of the net in the 33rd minute, converting a penalty for Fiorentina's first goal. The goal was the first of the season for Cabral in his eighth appearance, only two of which have been starts as he may return to a bench role with Luka Jovic fully fit.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Asissts as substitute Cabral had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Cabral entered the match in the seventh minute and set up Christian Kouame in the 48th to assist the game tying goal. The assist was the first of the season for the forward as he's struggled to find playing time this year, making just one start while playing just over 200 minutes.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays little versus Juventus Cabral had three touches and drew one foul in five minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Cabral did not see many minutes in the season finale after starting in the previous three matches. He tried to replace Dusan Vlahovic in January, but his output was underwhelming. He scored twice, provided two assists, took 23 shots (nine on target) and created seven scoring chances in 14 appearances (eight starts).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Roma Cabral created two scoring chances, drew one foul, took one off-target shot and picked up an assist in Monday's 2-0 win over Roma.

Impact Cabral had a muted performance but he found Giacomo Bonaventura ahead of the second goal for his side, collecting his second assist since moving to Italy in January. Despite starting consistently, he has not scored in five matches, where he has logged 17 shots (five on target), five chances and four tackles (two won). Fiorentina will face Sampdoria away Monday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal as substitute Cabral scored a goal on one shot off the bench versus Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact It was just the third appearance of the season for Cabral, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him scoring extensively moving forward. Still, the forward has generated a goal and an assist in his last two appearances and is certainly making a case for a spot in the starting XI.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate as substitute Cabral had one assist, two tackles and created one chance in the 2-1 victory against Spezia on Monday

Impact After subbing on in the 79th minute, Cabral made quick work to find Sofyan Amrabat for a goal ten minutes later. This was the forward's third appearance of the season, but he has two assists in his last two matches. Maybe his stellar play will earn him a spot against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE