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Unused in Atalanta match Kouame (knee) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Kouame will have to wait for more comfortable situations to begin playing, as Fiorentina are fairly deep offensively, and he'll need time to properly round into shape. He's unlikely to be a meaningful factor in the next few matches.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kouame (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Kouame had a long layoff due to a torn ACL but is finally back fit after seven months away from the game, with the forward an option from the bench. He last saw time with Empoli but did start in five of his 18 appearances when with Fiorentina last campaign, likely to remain in a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available after major injury Koaume (knee) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Atalanta.

Impact Kouame is returning after missing seven months because of an ACL tear while on loan at Empoli. He'll be an extra option up front behind Moise Kean, Albert Gudmundsson and Roberto Piccoli. He scored once and logged 16 (five shots) and eight key passes in eight appearances (five starts) during his previous stint, which was cut short by the injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the season and beyond Kouame has been diagnosed with a right ACL tear, Empoli announced.

Impact Kouame will sit out the final seven matches and the first part of next season, most likely after heading back to Fiorentina since he was on loan. Lorenzo Colombo and Ola Solbakken will soak up his minutes down the stretch.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Cagliari Kouame had two key passes, two shots (one block) and one block in 70 minutes before leaving Sunday's 0-0 draw with Cagliari with an apparent knee injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reporte...

Impact Kouame had a run-of-the-mill display and couldn't continue after landing awkwardly and tweaking his knee. He's set for some tests. Lorenzo Colombo would take over the position if he missed time.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Como Kouame drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with six shots (three on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Kouame was highly involved in the offense and paced his side in attempts. He wasted a couple of big opportunities but eventually hit the net with a header for his first goal of the season. He has started over either Lorenzo Colombo or Sebastiano Esposito in four of the last six rounds, recording 14 shots (five on target), six key passes and two crosses (two accurate).

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Torino Kouame drew three fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Kouame returned to the starting lineup after two matches, getting the nod over Lorenzo Colombo, and had a decent performance, but other Empoli players were more effective. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), five chances created, two crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in the last five contests (three starts).

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard in loss Kouame generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Kouame was perhaps the only bright spot of Empoli's attack in their 5-0 thrashing courtesy of Atalanta. In 58 minutes played, the striker won the most duels of any player in the match with 13, put his only shot of the game on target, and created one chance. Kouame has just one assist and zero goals in seven Serie A starts this season, but hopefully the Coppa Italia will provide better fortune as Empoli prepare to take on Juventus in the competition on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Empoli Kouame has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from Fiorentina, the team announced.

Impact Kouame will share duties in a pair of roles with Lorenzo Colombo and Sebastiano Esposito, replacing Pietro Pellegri (knee), who's lost for the season. He has yet to score in 18 appearances (five starts), while he has posted one assist, 11 shots (one on target), nine key passes and six crosses (two accurate).

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as second half sub Kouame assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 6-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Kouame entered the pitch after half time and assisted the fifth goal in a 6-0 win. This was his first goal involvement of the season but the attacker only attempted eight passes in 45 minutes, completing six. He has only started one game in his last four and this is his first game in three where he has created a chance.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores header in win Kouame scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Kouame scored the opening goal of Sunday's match, a header in the 80th minute set up by a Luca Ranieri cross. It marked his second goal of the season and his first since Sept. 17. The goal came on one of his two shots on target and he added one chance created in his 20 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Milan Kouame drew two fouls and had one chance created and one off-target shot in 69 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Milan.

Impact Kouame didn't get the chance to return before the break as the last Fiorentina game was postponed. He notched his first appearance since AFCON and a bout with malaria. He was picked over Riccardo Sottil in a match where Nicolas Gonzalez was initially managed, which was also the case before his absence. He has scored and assisted once in 15 appearances (eight starts), totaling 18 shots (four on target) and 16 crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Atalanta match Kouame (malaria/conditioning) has been named in Fiorentina's call-ups to face Atalanta on Sunday.

Impact Kouame will be available for the first time since late December since he contracted malaria after participating in AFCON and worked on his conditioning for a couple of weeks after testing negative. He's set to be eased into action, but his return could affect Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil's minutes. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Kouame has turned negative after a short bout with malaria but needs to clear further steps before returning on the pitch, Mediaset informed.

Impact Kouame has been discharged and attended their recent game, but he's set for a check-up next week to assess whether he endured some ulterior consequences. If everything goes well, he could be available for their next Conference League encounter on March 7 or versus Roma a few days later. However, it'll also hinge on his level of conditioning after AFCON.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina winger Kouame tests positive for malaria. He helped Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup

Fiorentina has announced that winger Christian Kouame tested positive for malaria

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Tests positive for malaria Kouame has been diagnosed with malaria after falling ill a few days after his return from the Ivory Coast and has been hospitalized to undergo the prescribed treatment, Fiorentina...

Impact Kouame was part of the team that won the competition and remained sidelined for two fixtures after the end of the tournament due to a lack of practice time. The illness will push back his return for a few more weeks, as he'll also need to work on his conditioning after healing up. Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil will keep playing in his position.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Selected by Ivory Coast Kouame will partake in AFCON with the Ivory Coast, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Kouame made the cut despite the competition and will be unavailable at least until the end of January. He has had a regular role as of late due to Nicolas Gonzalez's injury. Josip Brekalo is next in line since Riccardo Sottil got hurt in the last game.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Torino tilt Kouame won eight duels and generated two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Kouame was slightly more productive than the other Fiorentina attackers in a gridlocked contest but wasn't precise. He has enjoyed an uptick in minutes with Nicolas Gonzalez on the mend, and Riccardo Sottil also got hurt in this one. He has assisted once and added five shots (one on target), four key passes, and eight crosses (one accurate) in the last four rounds (three starts).

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Monza Kouame won eight duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Kouame was rather bouncy and engineered a lot of the offense but fired off just one shot. He'll compete with Riccardo Sottil and Josip Brekalo while Nicolas Gonzalez (thigh) is out. He assisted once and added four shots (one on target), five key passes, and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five rounds (two starts).

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark in Verona game Kouame had three successful take-ons, won six duels, and had one shot on target and one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Kouame didn't fill it up in the key categories but was often the most active man for his side up front. He should get increased opportunities while Nicolas Gonzalez is on the mend. He has assisted once and added four shots (one on target), three chances created, and five crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On scorehseet Kouame assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Kouame has started three of the last five matches, recording an assist with eight crosses (one accurate) and three clearances. This puts him at a goal and an assist on the campaign. having made just five starts in 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Kouame scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Kouame scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a crucial unassisted strike in the 76th minute to take the 3-2 lead. He took a season-high three shots (two on target) as he played just 27 minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualificition Kouame will be an option versus Lecce Sunday following a one-game ban.

Impact Kouame had picked up his fifth yellow card in the final game of the last season. He featured all over the frontline in 2022/2023, which gave him decent playing time even though he was never a full-time starter.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for opener Kouame created one scoring chance, drew one foul, won two duels, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Kouame didn't have a good showing and will have to sit out the first game of next season due to yellow-card accumulation. He has had an irregular role this campaign but logged four goals, four assists, 42 shots (16 on target), and 39 chances created in 28 appearances (22 starts).

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Kouame came off the bench to score from his only shot in Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Sampdoria.

Impact Kouame followed up his goal and assist last week with a calm finish after being played in by Sofyan Amrabat. He has been struggled for minutes from the bench in recent months, but will hope that his third and fourth goals of the season will earn him a recall to the starting XI for Wednesday's visit to Salernitana.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina winger Kouame tests positive for malaria. He helped Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup